Mars Chocolate UK recalls a number of its chocolate products because of the possible presence of salmonella

Monday 12 Jun 2017 @ 09:15
Food Standards Agency

Mars Chocolate UK has taken the precautionary step of recalling a number of its chocolate products because the products might contain salmonella.

Product details

Product name	Pack size	Products ID code	Batch code	'Best before' date
Galaxy Milk	200g Bar	AC76R	719G1SLO00 719G2SLO00 720A2SLO00 720B1SLO00	06.05.2018 06.05.2018 13.05.2018 13.05.2018
Galaxy Milk	4x42g Multipack Bars	AF67D	719G1SLO00 719G2SLO00	06.05.2018 06.05.2018
Galaxy Milk	42g Bar	AN22R	719G2SLO00	06.05.2018
Galaxy Counters	78g Treat Bag	AW99N	719G2SLO00	06.05.2018
Malteasers Teasers	35g Bar	AX46E	720C1SLO00 720D2SLO00	13.05.2018 13.05.2018
Galaxy Minstrels 'Sweet Nights In' promotion	118g Pouch	BJ30K	720B1SLO00	13.05.2018

Risk

The products listed above might be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Our advice to consumers:

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Please keep the product(s) and contact the Mars Consumer Care Team:

UK Consumers
Telephone: 0800 952 0084
Email: www.mars.co.uk/contact

Action taken by the company

As a precautionary measure, Mars Chocolate UK is recalling the above products. Mars Chocolate UK has published a press release which is attached to this notice.

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

Channel website: https://www.food.gov.uk/

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