In the last news, Easter chocolates subject to product recall due to contamination. Due to this alert, it is strictly forbidden to consume them. Details in a few lines below.

Food scandal: a cause for concern

The food scandal on French territory continues. Almost every day, the government site reminder conso alerts the population to the dangers of poisoning. For the record, it all started with the Buitoni scandal. These batches of pizzas are contaminated with E.coli bacteria. It killed two people, children and several people hospitalized.

The producing company must be vigilant at all times. In this sense, to detect these anomalies, institutions have sprung up to alert the population about a product that is unfit for consumption. This is the start of many product recalls.

For exemple, at Christmas, there was a product recall concerning batches of langoustine and lobster. But Easter is not immune to this bad news. Indeed, lots of apparently contaminated chocolates are being recalled. Reminder Conso therefore recommends not to buy them and especially to avoid eating them.

Contaminated Easter Chocolates

Easter is the event at which everyone can treat themselves to a little sweetness. Moreover, each sign has its own strategy to attract customers. While some opt for promotions or discounts, others choose strategies to encourage bulk purchases.

However, a product recall comes to break the festive atmosphere. Recently, the site Rappel Conso alert on contaminated Easter chocolates. The reason would be the presence of undeclared allergenic substances.

The product in question is the Arvid Chocolate Pearls from the Pralibel brand. They are on sale in the E.Leclerc store in Bollène in the Vaucluse.

Batches concerned by the product recall

The Easter chocolates that are singled out have the GTIN code 02045660. That of the batch affected by the product recall bears lot 2022379477 with an expiry date of 09/30/2023. Because of this alert, Rappel Conso advises not to consume these contaminated Easter chocolates.

The best would be to return them to the brand for a refund. Note that the deadline for the procedures is May 27, 2023.