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CAA to monitor freeze on Mars products
View(s):The freeze on the distribution and sale of a particular stock of Mars chocolates — recalled by the parent company from 55 countries including Sri Lanka – will be closely monitored by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), an official said.
CAA Director Chandrika Thilakaratne said they had received a letter from Stassen Group, the local distributor, stating it was recalling Mars, Snickers, Milky Way bars and Celebrations chocolates manufactured from December 05, 2015 to January 18, 2016.
“We will deploy our officials to ensure that these chocolates are not distributed or sold and action would be taken against offenders,” the CAA chief said. On Tuesday, the parent company, Mars Inc., said it had recalled chocolate bars and other products in 55 countries, due to choking risk after a consumer in Germany complained she found red plastic in a Snickers bar and sent it back to the company.
“Mars has made a precautionary decision to voluntarily recall a selection of Snickers, Mars, Milky way and Celebrations products produced in the Netherlands factory. The voluntary recall concerns only specific products that were manufactured at the Netherlands facility during a limited production period from December 5, 2015 to January 18, 2016,” Mars International India Pvt. Ltd said in a response to a query from the Sunday Times.
The CAA Director said they have also informed the Customs also about the withdrawal of the particular batches.