Recall of Chocolate in Europe

Issue Date 30 November 2007
Source of Information European Commission and the Hong Kong importer of the product
Food Product Chocolate
Name of Product Godiva Christmas Milk Caramel Carre chocolate squares
Name of Manufacturer Godiva
Product Description According to the local importer, the product was sold in Hong Kong in a 16-piece Christmas Carre Gift Box, available only in Godiva-owned retail stores. The affected batch of product carries the product code 5000059.
Reason for Recall Product may contain metal fragments
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety The local importer has initiated a recall of the affected product. The CFS is closely monitoring the situation.
Advice to the Trade Stop selling the affected product.
Advice to Consumers Stop consuming the affected product
Further Information The CFS press release

Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
30 November 2007

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