Nesquick Chocolate Powder Recalled Due to Salmonella Fear

A popular brand of chocolate powder has been recalled in the country over salmonella concerns.

Nestle USA announced a voluntary recall of its Nesquick chocolate powder after Omya Inc., an ingredient supplier of the company recalled an ingredient, calcium carbonate used to make the chocolate powder citing a possibility of salmonella contamination, according to a news release issued Nov.8  by the company.

The company hasn't received any complaints or health effects linked to the product.

Nestle Nesquick chocolate powder canisters in 10.9 0z, 21.8 0z and 40.7 0z sizes produced during early Oct. 2012, with an expiration date of BEST BEFORE Oct 2014 have been affected with the current recall.

The company urged their consumers to stop using the product and return the product to the shop of purchase for a full refund.

"Nestlé is dedicated to the health and safety of its consumers. For these reasons, the company initiated this voluntary recall. We apologize to our consumers and sincerely regret any inconvenience created by this incident," a statement appeared on the website, said.

Salmonellosis is an infection caused by bacteria called Salmonella. Salmonella infection leads to diarrhea, fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The bacteria, found in food products like raw poultry, eggs and beef are named after an American scientist who discovered the bug. Nearly 42,000 persons are affected with the disease across the country and 400 persons die from the disease each year. S. Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis are some of the most common strains found in the country.