Thousands of packs of Cadbury desserts are being pulled from supermarket shelves following a food poisoning warning.
The dairy giant Müller’s products are being recalled as a precautionary measure amid fears that they may be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria poisoning causes normal symptoms of food poisoning, but poses a particular threat to pregnant women and their unborn babies, and to those with compromised immune systems.
The products are being recalled due to concerns that they may be contaminated with the Listeria bacteria
The presence of food poisoning insects in ready-to-eat foods such as desserts poses a particular threat as there is no cooking process to kill the bacteria.
The recall affects Cadbury Crunchie Chocolate Dessert, Cadbury Flake Chocolate Dessert, Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert, Cadbury Dairy Milk Chunks Chocolate Dessert, Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Dessert (six-pack) and Cadbury Daim Desert Chocolate.
The Food Standards Agency said: “Symptoms caused by this organism can be flu-like and include high temperature, muscle aches or pains, chills, nausea or vomiting and diarrhoea.
“Some people are more susceptible to listeria infections, including people over 65, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than a month old, and people with compromised immune systems.”
Müller posted notices in stores to warn customers.
These notices explain why the products are being recalled and tell customers what to do after purchasing the products.
The company said: “If you have purchased any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund (with or without a receipt).’
For more information please contact Muller at team_cccare@muller.co.uk or 07354 835 893.
In 2006, Cadbury was prosecuted for salmonella contamination of chocolate products and fined £1 million.
The contamination led to the recall of more than a million chocolate bars, leaving the confectionery giant with an estimated £20m bill.
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Crystal Leahy is an author and health journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a background in health and wellness, Crystal has a passion for helping people live their best lives through healthy habits and lifestyles.
