Cereal Storm: Was Contamination Found in 'Coco Man' Too?
Today Unilever released a statement detailing the products packaged on the line where contamination was found, emphasizing that all products currently on shelves are safe to eat.
Under the headline 'Unilever Products Safe for Use,' Unilever issued a special announcement today (Tuesday), detailing the Telma cereals products packaged on a packaging line where contamination was discovered.
In its statement, the company emphasizes that these products were halted from marketing and did not reach stores or consumers, and that the rest of the company's products sold to the public are safe for use. "We reiterate that all Telma cereals products on shelves and in homes are safe for use," the statement reads.
Unilever elaborates on how the incident unfolded. "Last Sunday, the Ministry of Health conducted an inspection at the Telma cereals factory. According to our company's stringent protocols, every production series is tested and put on hold. These products do not go to market until the test results of that production series confirm that everything is in order. If a fault is discovered, the series is not marketed to stores, which was the case here," the company statement says.
The Ministry of Health discovered Salmonella bacteria in one of the company's production lines, and contrary to Unilever's wishes, the matter exploded and was reported in the media.
According to Unilever's statement, these are the products held up at the factory and did not reach the market:
Champion's Cornflakes, 750 grams. Production date 260616 to 270616, machine mark B.
Kosher Cornflakes, 750 grams. Production date 230616 and 270616 to 290616, machine mark B.
Coco Man Shells, 750 grams. Production date 290616 to 300616, machine mark B.
