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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Nov 8, 2012 (14 years ago)

Nesquik Chocolate Powder recall

Recalled by Nestle USA · Glendale, CA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Nestle is recalling Nesquik Chocolate Powder because certain lots of its ingredients, calcium carbonate, may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Nesquik Chocolate Powder, 1) 6x40.7oz, UPC 0 28000 68230 9. 2) 12x21.8oz, UPC 0 28000 68090 9. 3) 12x10.9oz, UPC 0 28000 67990 3.

Quantity: 18,768 units total

Food: Chocolate & candy

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Production codes: 1) 2282574810 and 2282574820. 2)2278574810, 2278574820, 2279574810, 2279574820, 2284574820, 2284574830, 2285574810, 2285574820, 2287574820, 2289574810, 2289574820. 3) 2278574810.

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide in the US

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Nestle USA
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Nov 8, 2012
In FDA report of
Dec 5, 2012
Terminated
Jan 23, 2013
FDA recall number
F-0737-2013 · event 63672
Official record
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