Statement from «Food Safety» about Kinder Chocolate
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority confirmed that the markets of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are completely free of “Kinder” chocolate products suspected of being linked to cases of food poisoning in a number of European countries due to salmonella bacteria, explaining that as soon as it received a notification from the European Rapid Alert System of the precautionary withdrawal of some batches of one of the products. Kinder," the suspect, the authority's inspectors conducted field verifications of the emirate's markets, to ensure the presence of the payments that were identified in the notification or not, and also coordinated with suppliers and food establishments and communicated with the local agent of Ferrero in the country producing this type of chocolate, who confirmed that The products currently available in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are from safe payments and are not among the notified products.
The authority also reviewed the shipments of "Kinder" products.
In a press statement, the authority said in a press statement, commenting on the reports about some "Kinder" chocolate products suspected of being linked to cases of food poisoning in a number of European countries, that if the suspected products were monitored according to the batches that were identified, they will be withdrawn and removed from the display shelves immediately and action will be taken. It is appropriate to confirm whether the product is safe or not.
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority reassured the consumer public in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi that it is taking all necessary measures and measures to prevent the arrival of any unhealthy and unhealthy products to the emirate’s markets. It is constantly reviewed and updated based on the latest developments, stressing the importance of the consumer confidence in the quality of foodstuffs sold in local markets, whether they are of our local production or imported from abroad, as all food products traded are subject to strict control across the supply chain, and food products are also subject to Imported products are subject to strict controls in the various outlets, where no product is allowed to enter until after ensuring that it conforms to the approved specifications, in addition to inspections and taking food samples at sales centers to ensure that the food is fit for consumption.
The authority indicated that it participates in several national, regional and international systems for rapid alert and warning and exchange of information about any food accident or any information related to the safety and health of any food or agricultural material or product, and takes the appropriate measures according to each case to ensure the health and safety of food and agricultural materials and products. traded in the emirate's markets.
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority works on the principle of transparency, community partnership and positive interaction with customers and the consumer public, as it allocates many communication channels to receive inquiries, comments and questions from the public about any issue, topic or news regarding the health, safety and quality of food and agricultural products, and is keen to respond to them after verification, analysis and study. .
The authority called on the public not to get carried away by rumors or to circulate any anonymous information about food safety, and to communicate with it in the event of any information or complaints related to food safety through its accounts on social media, or through the Abu Dhabi government contact center on the number 800555, where it handles The authority's inspection teams follow up on any notification received from consumers, and the consumer is informed of the nature of the action taken regarding the notification he submitted.
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