CLASS I Food recall · Reported 5 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Nesquik Chocolate Powder recalled by Nestle U
Nestle USA is recalling Nesquik Chocolate Powder, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 8 Nov 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0737-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63672
- Recalling firm
- Nestle USA, Glendale, CA
- Brand
- Nesquik
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Nov 2012
- FDA classified
- 27 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 5 Dec 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 8 Nov 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 5 Dec 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Nestle is recalling Nesquik Chocolate Powder because certain lots of its ingredients, calcium carbonate, may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the US
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Nestle is recalling Nesquik Chocolate Powder because certain lots of its ingredients, calcium carbonate, may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Production codes: 1) 2282574810 and 2282574820. 2)2278574810, 2278574820, 2279574810, 2279574820, 2284574820, 2284574830, 2285574810, 2285574820, 2287574820, 2289574810, 2289574820. 3) 2278574810.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the US
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
More recalls from Nestle USA
All 25| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Nature's Heart Toasted Coconut Chips recalled by Nestle UsaNature's Heart | Nestle Usa | Undeclared Allergens | 32 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Nature's Heart Pineapple Chili Cashew Glazed Mix recalled by Nestle UsaNature's Heart | Nestle Usa | Undeclared Allergens | 32 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Nature's Heart Mango Turmeric Cashew Glazed Mix recalled by Nestle UsaNature's Heart | Nestle Usa | Undeclared Allergens | 32 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Nature's Heart Superfood Trail Mix recalled by Nestle UsaNature's Heart | Nestle Usa | Undeclared Allergens | 32 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust Pepperoni Pizza recalled by Nestlé USA | Nestlé USA | Undeclared Soy |
Other Chocolate recalls
All 721| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, 10 Packages recalled by Bazzini | Bazzini | Undeclared Peanuts | WA |
| Food | CLASS II | Winfield's CWB Chocolate Bar recalled by Chocolate Bar HoldingsWinfield's CWB | Chocolate Bar Holdings | Undeclared Milk | TX |
| Food | CLASS I | Pecan Date-Sweetened Chocolate recalled by Spring & Mulberry | Spring & Mulberry | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Spring & Mulberry Pure Dark Date-Sweetened Chocolate recalled | Spring & Mulberry | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Blood Orange Date-Sweetened Chocolate recalled by Spring & Mulberry | Spring & Mulberry | Salmonella | Nationwide |