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On February 26, 2025, a significant food safety incident was reported involving the detection of Salmonella bacterial strains in various chocolate products. This alarming finding has raised concerns among consumers and regulatory bodies alike, prompting further investigation into the affected items.
The source of this contamination has been traced back to products originating from both the United Kingdom and the Russian Federation. As a result, authorities are urging consumers to exercise caution when purchasing chocolate products from these regions until additional information is available.
This incident falls under the category of Other incidents and has been classified as a Bio-contaminants hazard. Such classifications indicate the potential health risks associated with the presence of harmful microorganisms in food products.
The relevant information regarding this incident has been sourced from the Centre for Food Safety, part of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Efforts are currently underway to assess the extent of the contamination and to implement necessary measures to safeguard public health.
- Incident: Salmonella Bacterial Strains has been detected in Chocolate Products.
- Date: 2025-02-26
- Product: Chocolate Products
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- Origin of issue: United Kingdom, Russian Federation
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- Incident Category: Other incident
- Hazard Category: Bio-contaminants
- Source: Centre for food safety - The Goverment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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