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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-1811-2012/FDA enforcement
Nestle USA·Food·Jun 27, 2012

Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, Chocolate Beverage Powder, New WT 48.7 OZ

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Firm initiated recall due to potential contamination with metal fragments.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, TXMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNestle USA
Recalling firmNestle USAGlendale, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 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
Distribution area
INTX

Distributed to distributor and retail in US State of TX.

United States

Quantity affected405 cases at 6 per case
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 8, 2012
FDA recall numberF-1811-2012

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Nestle USA initiated this food recall on June 27, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm initiated recall due to potential contamination with metal fragments. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to distributor and retail in US State of TX.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm initiated recall due to potential contamination with metal fragments.

Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, Chocolate Beverage Powder, New WT 48.7 OZ was made or distributed by Nestle USA in Glendale, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1811-2012, dated August 8, 2012.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, Chocolate Beverage Powder, New WT 48.7 OZ recall?

Nestle USA recalled Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, Chocolate Beverage Powder, New WT 48.7 OZ in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1811-2012. Firm initiated recall due to potential contamination with metal fragments.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Nestle USA recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1811-2012. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.