Alerta Alimentaria chocolate Mercadona - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Mercadona has issued a food alert regarding its chocolate products due to a potential presence of salmonella bacteria.
- 2. The affected products are the Hacendado brand chocolate bars with hazelnuts, almonds, and raisins.
- 3. The specific products affected have the following expiration dates: 24/07/2022, 30/07/2022, and 05/08/2022.
- 4. Customers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them and to return them to the store for a refund.
- 5. Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
- 6. The food alert was issued as a precautionary measure after routine testing detected the presence of salmonella in the chocolate products.
- 7. Mercadona has removed the affected products from its shelves and is working to inform customers about the food alert.
- 8. The company has also informed the relevant health authorities about the issue and is cooperating with their investigations.
- 9. Customers who have consumed the affected products and are experiencing symptoms of food poisoning should seek medical attention.
- 10. Mercadona has apologized for any inconvenience caused and is committed to ensuring the safety and quality of its products.