U.S. candy and chocolate maker, Mars, announced on Tuesday, February 23rd, that it is recalling chocolate bars and other types of candy in more than 55 countries, including most of Europe, after discovering plastic pieces inside some of its products.
The spokesperson for Mars in the Netherlands, Roel Govers, gave a statement to the Associated Press that said this recall would affect at least 55 countries, but he refused to elaborate further or name any specific country. Mr. Govers said the company would email a press release with further details later on.
However, Mars in Germany stated that they were one of the affected countries and that the recall involved products which listed “best before” dates from June 19, 2016 to January 8, 2017. In a German language statement, the company stated that they had intentionally chosen a longer production time frame to ensure that all affected candies would be covered and removed from public sale and consumption. Mars of Germany also claimed to be in close contact with food safety authorities in their country.
Dutch authorities have posted what they say is a press release from Mars on their national food safety website which claims that a piece of plastic was found in a product, which could become a choking hazard. This statement lists the affected products as Snickers, Mars Bars, Milky Way, Celebrations and Mini Mix.
Mars owns one of the most secretive companies in the world, along with being one of the wealthiest families in the world, according to business research company Hoover’s.
Mars, Inc. is a privately held company and is based out of McLean, Virginia. Mars also owns the world’s largest chewing gum manufacturer, William Wrigley, Jr. Company, maker of Wrigley gum brands such as Juicy Fruit, Double Mint and Big Red chewing gum.
Source: Chicago Sun Times
xU.S. candy and chocolate maker, Mars, announced on Tuesday, February 23rd, that it is recalling chocolate bars and other types of candy in more than 55 countries, including most of Europe, after discovering plastic pieces inside some of its products.
The spokesperson for Mars in the Netherlands, Roel Govers, gave a statement to the Associated Press that said this recall would affect at least 55 countries, but he refused to elaborate further or name any specific country. Mr. Govers said the company would email a press release with further details later on.
However, Mars in Germany stated that they were one of the affected countries and that the recall involved products which listed “best before” dates from June 19, 2016 to January 8, 2017. In a German language statement, the company stated that they had intentionally chosen a longer production time frame to ensure that all affected candies would be covered and removed from public sale and consumption. Mars of Germany also claimed to be in close contact with food safety authorities in their country.
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Dutch authorities have posted what they say is a press release from Mars on their national food safety website which claims that a piece of plastic was found in a product, which could become a choking hazard. This statement lists the affected products as Snickers, Mars Bars, Milky Way, Celebrations and Mini Mix.
Mars owns one of the most secretive companies in the world, along with being one of the wealthiest families in the world, according to business research company Hoover’s.
Mars, Inc. is a privately held company and is based out of McLean, Virginia. Mars also owns the world’s largest chewing gum manufacturer, William Wrigley, Jr. Company, maker of Wrigley gum brands such as Juicy Fruit, Double Mint and Big Red chewing gum.
Source: Chicago Sun Times
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