GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs…

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has recalled GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs…, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on May 27, 2026 and was initiated on April 26, 2026. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs…, with approximately 293 cases (6-48oz units/case); 1,758 units affected. The company behind the recall is Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, based in San Leandro, CA. The FDA describes the product as: “GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs) 1.36kg Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620232”

Why was GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs… recalled?

According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Potential contamination with Salmonella.” In plain terms, this recall relates to Salmonella.

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. Public health authorities note that infections can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, and that young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness. Because it can spread through contaminated food, regulators treat Salmonella findings seriously.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Lot, Best if Used By: S293260, 12/31/2027; S293261, 1/31/2028.) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Ghirardelli Chocolate Company or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in CA. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.