Warning about glass in organic bread

Warning of the authorities in front of glass in organic bread

05/02/2014

Glass was discovered in an organic bread made by Schnitzer. The authorities therefore warn against eating the product. Schnitzer himself regrets the incident and points out that the recall of his organic bread „as a precaution for the greatest possible consumer safety“ done.

Glass in organic bread can cause injury
As the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety announced on Wednesday, the product became „Schnitzer gluten-free sliced ​​bread sort organic buckwheat slices, 250 grams“ recalled. Glass fragments were discovered in one of the organic breads. These could cause injuries.

Customers who have bought bread can return it in stores and get a replacement for free. The recall only applies to organic bread of the variety with the best before date 7 September 2014.

The manufacturer, a baking company from the Baden Offenburg in Ortenaukreis, „attaches great importance to optimum product quality and food safety“, writes the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety on its Internet portal „www.lebensmittelwarnung.de“. Schnitzer much regret the incident and ask his customers to apologize, it goes on

In the context of the production process of foodstuffs, despite compliance with all legal requirements and utmost care, contamination of the products may occur. However, it is not known how the pieces of glass got into the organic bread in this case. (Ag)

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