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U.S. chocolate maker Mars is recalling chocolate bars and other products in 55 countries, mainly in Europe. The move comes after a customer found a red piece of plastic in a Snickers bar bought on January 8 in Germany.
The recall applies to all Mars and Snickers products, Milky Way Minis and Miniatures, and certain packs of Celebrations, all with best before dates ranging from 19 June 2016 to 8 January 2017.
It is not known how many products are affected, but the US-based company has warned that chocolates listed in the recall must not be eaten.
The Europe-wide recall is set to affect Mars products on sale in Britain, according to the AFP news agency.
The agency also reported that Mars, Celebrations and Snickers had been recalled in Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.
The Mars factory in Viersen, Germany, alone produces around 10 million chocolates every day.
In a statement the company told ITV News: “Mars Chocolate is carrying out a voluntary recall of chocolate products of Mars, Snickers, Milky Way and Celebrations after plastic was found in a product.
“With this recall, we would like to prevent consumers who have purchased one of the mentioned products from consuming it.”
Agencies/Canadajournal
