Arro Madison Hot Cocoa Recall: Salmonella Risk from Contaminated Product
Arro Corporation recalls 50423 Madison Hot Cocoa WIP produced on 11/30/1:16 with possible Salmonella contamination from powdered milk and buttermilk. Consumers should check lot numbers 3323000/18-A and 18-B for affected products.
Lower-risk recall
Possible contamination of product with Salmonella due to incorporation of powdered milk and powdered buttermilk .
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What happened, in plain English
Arro Corporation is recalling a specific batch of Madison Hot Cocoa WIP made on November 30, 2016, due to possible Salmonella contamination from powdered milk and buttermilk. This recall is important because eating contaminated products could cause foodborne illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22598-arro-madison-hot-cocoa-recall-salmonella-risk-from-contaminated-product.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22598-arro-madison-hot-cocoa-recall-salmonella-risk-from-contaminated-product · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1377-2017
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“Arro Madison Hot Cocoa Recall: Salmonella Risk from Contaminated Product.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22598-arro-madison-hot-cocoa-recall-salmonella-risk-from-contaminated-product. Based on FDA recall #F-1377-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1377-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may contain Salmonella bacteria from powdered milk and buttermilk, which can cause food poisoning. This contamination occurs during production when the powdered ingredients are mixed together.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the affected Madison Hot Cocoa WIP batch from Arro Corporation. Children and elderly individuals are at slightly higher risk due to potential foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Madison Hot Cocoa WIP' with production date November 30, 2016. Look for lot numbers 3323000/18-A or 18-B on the packaging.
- Brand
Arro Corporation- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
MN, IN, WA, Canada
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1376-2017 | Hot Cocoa, NOT FOR RETAIL SALE, Prod: 28OCT2016, BB: 28JUN2017, Net Weight: 907 g (2.0 lb), Best Before: 28JUN2017; Lot: AR63028 | 46 cases (6 pouches per case) |
| F-1377-2017 | 50423 Madison Hot Cocoa WIP; Production date 11/30/16; Lot: 3323000/18-A, 18-B | 35,394 lbs |
| F-1378-2017 | Caramel Apple Cake Mix (590g); Lot Code: AR07047EA1, Carton Code: BEST BEFORE/MEILLEUR AVANT 17 AL 07 ; Lot Code: AR08047EA1, Carton Code: BEST BEFORE/MEILLEUR AVANT 17 AL 08 ; Lot Code: AR27097EA1, Carton Code: BEST BEFORE/MEILLEUR AVANT 17 SE 27 ; Lot Code: AR29067EA1, Carton Code: BEST BEFORE/MEILLEUR AVANT 17 JN 29 ; UPC: 6 44209 02223 6 | 15,764 cases (8 cartons per case) |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the product name 'Madison Hot Cocoa WIP' with production date November 30, 2016 and lot numbers 3323000/18-A or 18-B.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “MN, IN, WA, Canada” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Indiana, Minnesota, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to drink?
The recall states there is a possible Salmonella contamination risk, so it is not safe to consume without checking if it's part of the recalled batch.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1377-2017 (December 13, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1377-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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