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Warning: metal shavings discovered in Hofer chocolate! Callback started!
AGES warns of a product recall: Contaminated 'Choceur Choco Changer' chocolate with metal shavings, available from Hofer.
Warning: metal shavings discovered in Hofer chocolate! Callback started!
The Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) has announced a product recall for the chocolate 'Choceur Choco Changer'. This only applies to the 'Milk Caramel Sea Salt' variety in the 150 g pack. The chocolate has been available in all Hofer branches since May 29, 2024 and could possibly be contaminated with metal shavings, which can pose a serious health risk, as exxpress.at reported.
Due to these dangers, sales were stopped immediately. Buyers who have this chocolate can return the product to any Hofer branch. The purchase price will be fully refunded even without a proof of purchase. The product in question has a best-before date of October 21, 2025. For further information, Hofer KG has set up a hotline that can be reached at +43 5 70 30 355 00. The hotline is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Health risks from contamination
Food recalls, such as the one currently initiated by Hofer, are often associated with health risks that consumers should take seriously. Contamination by bacteria such as salmonella or listeria, pesticide residues, unacceptable ingredients or the presence of foreign bodies are among the most common reasons for such recalls. A comprehensive overview of current warnings can be found on the website consumerzentrale.de can be viewed.
The portal is operated by the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) and the federal states and offers a central contact point for consumers. Users can find out about new alerts via push, email or RSS notifications. With new search and filter functions, warnings about specific product categories or allergens can be displayed directly.
A manufacturer's responsibility does not end with the launch of a product; They are obliged to carry out immediate recalls if the products do not meet food safety requirements. The authorities must also be informed in the event of a health risk in order to issue warnings in a timely manner.
It is important for consumers to be vigilant and take possible recalls seriously to protect their own health.