
Recall of Chocolate in Europe
| Issue Date | 30 November 2007 |
|---|---|
| Source of Information | European Commission and the Hong Kong importer of the product |
| Food Product | Chocolate |
| Name of Product | Godiva Christmas Milk Caramel Carre chocolate squares |
| Name of Manufacturer | Godiva |
| Product Description | According to the local importer, the product was sold in Hong Kong in a 16-piece Christmas Carre Gift Box, available only in Godiva-owned retail stores. The affected batch of product carries the product code 5000059. |
| Reason for Recall | Product may contain metal fragments |
| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety | The local importer has initiated a recall of the affected product. The CFS is closely monitoring the situation. |
| Advice to the Trade | Stop selling the affected product. |
| Advice to Consumers | Stop consuming the affected product |
| Further Information | The CFS press release |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
30 November 2007