Nestle USA recalls Nestle Nesquik chocolate powder

By REPORTER STAFF
Mercer Island Reporter Staff
November 8, 2012 · Updated 1:19 PM 

Nestle USA announced Thursday a recall of limited quantities of Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Powder in the 10.9, 21.8 and 40.7 ounce canisters because of possible Salmonella contamination.

The recall is only for the chocolate powder, no other varieties have been affected.

The recall is because Omya Inc. which supplies ingredients to Nestle, recalled calcium carbonate, due to possible Salmonella contamination. Calcium carbonate is an ingredient in Nesquik.

All of the recalled containers were produced in early October 2012, and will have a best before date of Oct. 2014. Customers will a product in the recall can contact Nestle Customer Services at (800) 628-7679 for a full refund.

There have been no reports of illnesses.

The following sizes, UPC and production codes of Nesquik chocolate powder has been recalled:

Size                            UPC Code        Production Codes

40.7 oz. Chocolate 0 28000 68230 9 2282574810

(72 servings)            2282574820

21.8 oz. Chocolate 0 28000 68090 9 2278574810

(38 servings)           2278574820

2279574810

2279574820

2284574820

2284574830

2285574810

2285574820

2287574820

2289574810

2289574820

10.9 oz. Chocolate 0 28000 67990 3 2278574810

(19 servings)

 

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