CLASS III Food recall · Reported 8 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder recalled

Nestle USA is recalling Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder, New Wt Product labeling reads, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 27 Jun 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesRecalled product under following Batch number: 210458802G, 210558802G, 210758803G, 210658801g, 210658801G. Code Date Breakdown: 2-Year code (2012) 104-Julian code 5880-plant code 2-shift G-line designation

Quantity recalled405 cases at 6 per case

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-1811-2012
FDA event ID: 54145
Recalling firm: Nestle USA, Glendale, CA
Brand: Nestle Nesquik
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 27 Jun 2012
FDA classified: 27 Jul 2012
Reported: 8 Aug 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Chocolate

Timeline

27 Jun 2012	Recall initiated by company
27 Jul 2012	Classified by FDA	+30 days
8 Aug 2012	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Firm initiated recall due to potential contamination with metal fragments.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder, New Wt 48.7 OZ. Product labeling reads in part:"***Nestle Nesquick Chocolate FLAVOR*** NET WT***48.7OZ***DISTRIBUTED BY***NESTLE USA, INC., GLENDALE, CA 91203 USA***".

Where it was distributed

Distributed to distributor and retail in US State of TX.

Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Firm initiated recall due to potential contamination with metal fragments.

Which lots are affected?

Recalled product under following Batch number: 210458802G, 210558802G, 210758803G, 210658801g, 210658801G. Code Date Breakdown: 2-Year code (2012) 104-Julian code 5880-plant code 2-shift G-line designation

Where was it sold?

Distributed to distributor and retail in US State of TX.

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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.

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