A Nestle factory in the Philippines.(Photo: Noel Celis, AFP/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, Calif. -- Nestle USA is recalling some of its Nesquik
chocolate powder due to a possible risk of salmonella exposure.
The
food maker said Thursday that it is recalling Nesquik sold in its 10.9,
21.8 and 40.7-ounce canisters across the country in early October. The
affected products have an expiration date of October 2014.
Nestle
says it is issuing the recall after its ingredient supplier decided to
recall some of the calcium carbonate used in the product due to possible
Salmonella contamination. The company says there are no reported
illnesses associated with the product.
Salmonella can cause
diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. It can be life-threatening in
infants, the elderly, pregnant women and those with weakened immune
systems.
Associated Press