Nesquik Recalled for Salmonella Risk
A supplier's warning to Nestlé has the company asking its customers to check the NESQUIK product codes before serving up that hot chocolate.
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. According to the FDA's website, 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 said it 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 …
