Metal shavings in chocolate: Hofer calls Choceur back!

Metal shavings in chocolate: Hofer calls Choceur back!

Österreich - A worrying callback has hit the Austrian food market. Today it is reported that Hofer KG is calling for the product "Choceur Choco Changer 150 g - variety Milch Karamell Meersalz" by Libeert SA due to possible impurities with metal shavings. The batch is affected with the best-before date October 21, 2025 and the Charge number 159916. The sale of the product was already discontinued on May 29, 2024 in all Hofer branches to minimize potential health risks. Customers have the option of returning the product without receipt in every Hofer branch and receiving the purchase price. It is important to note that this recall does not necessarily mean that the producer, manufacturer or distributor is responsible for contamination. For more information, Hofer KG has set up a hotline: +43 5 70 30 355 00, which can be reached from Monday to Saturday between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Details about "Chocour Choco Changer"

The "Chocour Choco Changer" product line includes other popular flavors in addition to the blocked variant. According to information from aldi , the series contains a tender bitter alternative with 70 % Kakao and white chocolate with raspberries and pistachi. All variants are Fairtrade certified and stand for sustainable production. Particularly noteworthy should be emphasized that the flavors milk/salt caramel and 70 % tender bitter in 2023 were recognized as the "own branded product of the year". These products are already available in stores, but the stock is limited. Therefore, it is advisable to access early to secure the coveted chocolates.

Information on product recalls

recalls of food are not uncommon and are often initiated by companies to ensure consumers' security. As Consumer center , such callbacks often take place due to contaminations that can range from bacteria such as salmonella or listeria to foreign bodies. It is important that consumers regularly obtain information about such warnings to protect themselves and their families. The State Portal Food Warung.de offers a central contact point for current warnings and recalls and enables users to find out more about various notification functions.