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GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE

Name: CSWH grade, method v1.0
Rating: 83

Owned by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company · 140 products in USDA FoodData Central · as of Oct 28, 2026 · Report an error · Change log

CSWH grade B (83)

Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 82.75.

Grade by indicator
Indicator	Grade	What we found
Recalls (40%)	C (60)	1 Class I (10 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA.
Ingredients (40%)	A (97)	Tier A: 0 of 140 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 7 of 140 products (FD&C Red No. 40) · A (92) (15%) · products
FDA warning letters (20%)	A (100)	None found to the owner Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026.

Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 pathogen) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.

Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026

Class I, Apr 26, 2026 · Pathogen · FDA event 98851, 10 products (counted once)
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX FROZEN HOT COCOA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662133
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S195260, 5/31/2027; S195261, 6/30/2027; S295260, 6/30/2027; S393260, 7/31/2027; S487260, 9/30/2027; S587260, 9/30/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0838-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX MOCHA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662119
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S295261, 4/30/2027; S295262, 6/30/2027; S395260, 6/30/2027; S588260, 6/30/2027; S187260, 8/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0839-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX WHITE MOCHA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662096
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S297261, 5/31/2027; S297262, 6/30/2027; S393262, 7/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0840-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 10lbs (4.54kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 30LB (13.61kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578 UPC (10lbs): 747599662027 UPC (30lbs): 747599418983
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  ---10lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S295260A03, 7/31/2027; S395260A03, 7/31/2027. ---30lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S195260A03, 5/31/2027; S195261A03, 7/31/2027; S291260A03, 7/31/2027; S295260A03, 7/31/2027; S596260A03, 7/31/2027; S191260A03, 8/31/2027; S291261A03, 8/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0841-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662003
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S397261, 2/28/2027; S397262, 4/30/2027; S397263, 6/30/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0842-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX VANILLA NET WT 48oz (3lbs) 1.36kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599621055
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S495260, 3/31/2027; S495261, 6/30/2027; S594262, 7/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0843-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER WHITE CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.41kg Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620386
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S394260, 7/31/2027; S494260, 7/31/2027; S594260, 7/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0844-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs) 1.36kg Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620232
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S293260, 12/31/2027; S293261, 1/31/2028.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0845-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PREMIUM HOT COCOA MIX NET WT 32oz (2lbs) 907g Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620126
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S550250A04, 5/31/2027; S149250A04, 6/30/2027; S249250A04, 6/30/2027; S349250A04, 6/30/2027; S449250A04, 6/30/2027; S549250A04, 6/30/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0846-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 10lbs (4.54kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 30LB (13.62kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC (50oz): 747599662010 UPC (10lbs): 747599662034 UPC (30lbs): 747599419027
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  ---50oz--- Lot, Best if Used By: S193260, 6/30/2027; S193261, 7/31/2027. ---10lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S296260A03, 7/31/2027; S292260A03, 7/31/2027; S292260A03, 8/31/2027; S292261A03, 8/31/2027. ---30lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S396260A03, 7/31/2027; S496260A03, 7/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0847-2026: openFDA · Report an error

Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.

Ingredients on our watch list

FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 7 of 140 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(34): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.

Products (7)

GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE, MILK CHOCOLATE, PEPPERMINT BROWNIE, PEPPERMINT BROWNIE · UPC 747599707254 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE, MINIS PEPPERMINT BARK · UPC 747599323614 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE, PEPPERMINT BARK · UPC 747599709678 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE, PREMIUM CHOCOLATE ASSORTMENT · UPC 747599323072 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE, SQUARES LIMITED EDITION HOLIDAY ASSORTMENT CHOCOLATE, EGGNOG, PEPPERMINT BARK, PUMPKIN SPICE CARAMEL, EGGNOG, PEPPERMINT BARK, PUMPKIN SPICE CARAMEL · UPC 747599322280 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
PEPPERMINT BROWNIE, MILK CHOCOLATE · UPC 747599402692 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
SQUARES MILK CHOCOLATE, PEPPERMINT BROWNIE · UPC 747599402678 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error

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FDA warning letters to Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026

None found from FDA food offices.

FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.