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Nestlé USA announced the voluntary recall of limited quantities of
Nestlé NESQUIK® Chocolate Powder in the 10.9, 21.8 and 40.7 ounce
canisters. The voluntary recall is limited to only NESQUIK Chocolate
Powder, which was distributed nationally. No other varieties of NESQUIK
powder or any sizes or flavors of NESQUIK ready-to-drink are affected by
this recall.
Nestlé is removing the canisters from distribution
because the company was notified by an ingredient supplier, Omya Inc.
that it has issued a recall of certain lots of its ingredient, calcium
carbonate due to possible presence of Salmonella. Calcium
carbonate is used in NESQUIK as an ingredient. There have been no
reports of any illnesses or adverse health effects associated with the
affected product.
To ensure the safety of consumers, Nestlé is
recalling selected NESQUIK Chocolate Powder. The recall is limited to
the following sizes, UPC and production codes of NESQUIK Chocolate
Powder:
| Size | UPC Code | Production Codes |
|---|---|---|
| 40.7 oz. Chocolate (72 servings) | 0 28000 68230 9 | 2282574810 2282574820 |
| 21.8 oz. Chocolate (38 servings) | 0 28000 68090 9 | 2278574810 2278574820 2279574810 2279574820 2284574820 2284574830 2285574810 2285574820 2287574820 2289574810 2289574820 |
| 10.9 oz. Chocolate (19 servings) | 0 28000 67990 3 | 2278574810 |
The
affected NESQUIK Chocolate Powder was produced during early October,
2012. To locate the production code, consumers should look on the bottom
of the canister, adjacent to the consumer expiration date. All affected
products have an expiration date of BEST BEFORE Oct 2014.
Consumers
who may have purchased the affected NESQUIK Chocolate Powder should not
consume it, but instead should return it to the place of purchase for a
full refund or contact Nestlé Consumer Services at (800) 628-7679.
The most common symptoms of Salmonella
infection are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, which develop
within eight to 72 hours of eating or drinking contaminated food. The
illness usually lasts for four to seven days and most people recover
without treatment. However, salmonellosis can be severe or even life
threatening for infants, older people, pregnant women and those with
weakened immune systems. Individuals experiencing these symptoms should
seek medical attention.
Nestlé is dedicated to the health and
safety of its consumers. For these reasons, the company initiated this
voluntary recall. We apologize to our consumers and sincerely regret any
inconvenience created by this incident.