Reclaim alarm! Choceur Choco Changer affected with metal pollution

Reclaim alarm! Choceur Choco Changer affected with metal pollution

On March 28, 2025, the Libeert SA company, in cooperation with Hofer KG, issued an urgent recall for the product "Choceur Choco Chanzer 150 g - variety Milch Karamell Meersalz". The recall affects products with the best -before date October 21, 2025 and the Charge 159916. The reason for this step is possible contaminants with metal shavings that could potentially be harmful to health. The article has been available in all Hofer branches in Austria since May 29, 2024, but the sale was stopped immediately.

customers have the option of returning the affected product in all Hofer branches. The purchase price will be reimbursed even without submitting a purchase receipt. Despite this recall, the warning emphasizes that the danger was not necessarily caused by the producer, manufacturer or distributor. A hotline under the number +43 5 70 355 00 is available for questions, which can be reached from Monday to Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

frequent recall reasons and sources of information

recalls of food are not uncommon, since they often take place for health reasons or due to defects. According to the Consumer centers are the most common recalls through bacteria such as salmonella or listeria, pesticides and Foreign bodies that are currently believed in the case of the Choceur product. These recalls are required by law if the products do not meet the requirements of food safety.

The Portal Food Warung.de, operated by the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety, publishes current warning messages. Consumers can find out more about new recalls there, but at the same time frequent recall campaigns are often announced late, as a report of Quellen: