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Food Safety Incident Report
Date: October 3, 2025
A significant food safety incident has been reported involving assorted chocolate bars. Metal fragments have been detected in these products, posing a serious health risk to consumers. This incident falls under the category of foreign bodies, which are considered hazardous materials that can contaminate food products and lead to injury or illness.
The origin of this issue has been traced back to Turkiye, where the assorted chocolate bars were produced. The presence of metal fragments in food items is a critical concern, as it can result from various factors during the manufacturing process, including equipment malfunction or failure to adhere to safety protocols.
Consumers are advised to exercise caution and refrain from consuming any assorted chocolate bars that may be affected by this contamination. It is essential for retailers and distributors to ensure that any potentially contaminated products are removed from shelves and that proper notification is provided to consumers.
This incident has been reported through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal, which serves as a vital communication tool for food safety authorities across Europe. The swift identification and reporting of such hazards are crucial in protecting public health and maintaining consumer confidence in food safety standards.
For further updates and information, consumers should stay informed through official food safety channels and reports.
- Incident: Metal Fragments has been detected in Assorted Chocolate Bars.
- Date: 2025-10-03
- Product: Assorted Chocolate Bars
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- Origin of issue: Turkiye
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- Incident Category: Control
- Hazard Category: Foreign Bodies
- Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)
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