Luxembourg food safety authorities have announced that they have been informed by the early warning system of the European Commission concerning the recall of gluten-free chocolate bars from the Schär brand following the detection of salmonella in this product.

The product has been withdrawn from sale in various shops in Luxembourg. Currently, distribution is still being verified. Some of the product has however been sold. Luxembourg food safety authorities advise consumers not to consume this product.

Salmonella are bacteria that can cause gastroenteritis in humans. The incubation period is 12 to 48 hours. The main symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever.

Product Description
Name: Twin Bar
Brand: Schär
Product Type: gluten-free chocolate bar
Form: plastic wrappings with 3 units, 64.5 g
Origin: The Netherlands
Lot numbers: 5142; 5146; 5189; 5190
Sustainability dates: 22.05.2016; 26.05.2016; 08.07.2016; 09.07.2016

Only products with the lot numbers and dates indicated sustainability are concerned.