Turkish food safety regulators and retail chains ordered an emergency recall of popular “Dubai chocolate” confectionery lines after detecting salmonella bacteria, undeclared allergens, and plastic foreign particles in the products. The “Sözcü” newspaper reported that the safety sweep targets specific batches distributed by World of Sweets, triggering mandatory 48-hour warehouse quarantines and immediate shelf removals.
Salmonella and Quarantine Orders Hit Dubai Chocolate Stocks
The Food Standards Agency issued an urgent alert after tests confirmed the presence of salmonella in the confectionery series, according to distribution firm World of Sweets. Regulators ordered a strict 48-hour quarantine in all storage facilities to isolate the tainted inventory. “Sözcü” reported that affected consumers face severe risks of food poisoning and gastrointestinal infections. Health authorities instructed anyone experiencing high fever, severe diarrhea, or abdominal cramps to isolate at home for at least 48 hours to prevent community transmission.
Specific Brands and Product Codes Under Recall
The recall targets several high-profile imports that gained widespread popularity across Turkish markets. The affected inventory includes 100-gram packages of “Alyan Dubai Usulü Çıtır Künefe” and “Antep Fıstıklı Sütlü Çikolata” under product code 318591. Authorities also pulled 120-gram packages of “Alyan Dubai Usulü Çikolatalı Truffles” bearing product code 319456. “Sözcü” noted that inspections uncovered unregistered milk proteins and soy that were missing from product labels, posing acute threats to shoppers with severe food allergies.
Foreign Particles Prompt Broader Inspection Sweep
Beyond microbiological contamination, food safety inspectors flagged isolated instances of physical debris within the confectionery line. Control bodies confirmed the presence of plastic particles embedded inside specific dessert batches. Retailers across the country received binding directives to strip their displays of the targeted goods immediately. Consumers who purchased the items were advised by regulatory agencies to avoid consumption entirely.
Recall details, health hazards, and consumer recommendations
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Which specific products are affected by the recall?
The recall covers 100-gram packages of “Alyan Dubai Usulü Çıtır Künefe” and “Antep Fıstıklı Sütlü Çikolata” (product code 318591), along with 120-gram packages of “Alyan Dubai Usulü Çikolatalı Truffles” (product code 319456).
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What health hazards prompted the emergency measures?
Authorities identified salmonella bacteria, undeclared dairy proteins, soy allergens, and isolated plastic particles in the tested chocolate batches.
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What are the recommended steps for consumers who bought the chocolate?
The Food Standards Agency and distribution partners advise customers not to consume the products under any circumstances and to discard them or return them to the point of purchase.
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