Mars chocolate recall - do you have any of the bars affected?

Chocolate maker Mars has recalled its products from 55 countries, including the UK, after plastic was found in one of its products.
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Chocolate bar recall

The news came to light after the Dutch food safety authority posted information from Mars on its website, saying a piece of plastic had been found in a product that could lead to choking. It listed affected products as: Mars, Milky Way, Snickers, Celebrations, and Mini Mix which had been made in the Netherlands for global distribution.

If you have bought one of the products listed below, do not eat it. Instead, contact the Mars Consumer Care Team on 0800 952 0084, by post at Mars R1, FREEPOST, Mars Consumer Care or via email: [email protected]

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Here’s the list of affected chocolate bars that have been distributed in the UK:

Product: Mars Funsize

Product code: AV39F

Pack size: Fun size bag 250g

‘Best before’ end: from 11 September 2016 to 2 October 2016

Product: Milky Way Funsize

Product code: AV39J

Pack size: Fun size bag 227g

‘Best before’ end: 2 October 2016

Product: Variety Funsize, Family Favourites

Product code: AV33W

‘Best before’ end: from 29 May 2016 to 14 August 16

Product: Variety Funsize, Party Mix

Product code: AV33T

‘Best before’ end: from 15 May 2016 to 7 August 2016

Product: Celebrations

Product code: AJ46N

Pack size: 388g box

‘Best before’ end: from 8 May 2016 to 28 August 2016

Product: Celebrations

Product code: AJ46R

Pack size: 245g box

‘Best before’ end: from 8 May 2016 to 28 August 2016

Products recalled from retail and foodservice business customers only:

Product: Celebrations, 2.5kg catering case

Product code: YF413

Pack size: 388g

‘Best before’ end: 7 August 2016 and 14 August 2016

If you have bought one of the above products, do not eat it. Instead, please contact the Mars Consumer Care Team:

Telephone: 0800 952 0084

Post: Mars R1, FREEPOST, Mars Consumer Care

- See more at: http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/news/2016/14904/mars-chocolate-uk-is-recalling-products-produced-in-the-netherlands-that-might-contain-pieces-of-plastic#sthash.vjvds1af.jEC1D8xv.dpuf

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