Home News belVita breakfast sandwich biscuit recalled
…GA-FDD cites possible peanut contamination
The Government Analyst – Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) on Thursday announced the voluntary recall of the Dark Chocolate Creme & Cinnamon Brown Sugar with Vanilla Creme variety of the belVita breakfast sandwich.
The product, which is manufactured by Mondel?z Global LLC in the United States of America and is imported by Massy Distribution (Guyana) Inc, was recalled based on the possibility that they may contain undeclared peanuts, resulting from cross contamination on one of the manufacturing lines.
However, only the products with best-before dates of June 1, 2023, and prior to and including February 25, 2024, are being recalled.
Additionally, products with the following barcodes are also being recalled: 044000043285,044000057237, 044000058616, 044000063306, 044000046026, 044000063047, 044000040703, 044000063702.
Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming these products. Consumers with questions about the recall are encouraged to contact the GA-FDD at 222-8859 or 222-8934 for further information.
Earlier this year, the GA-FDD also recalled certain Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners, owing to the risk of exposure to bacteria. It was said that people with weakened immune systems or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infections, and may require medical treatment.
The recalled products were Fabuloso Original Multipurpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 22 ounces; Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2x Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 56/128/169 ounces; Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner Lavender Scent, 210 ounces; Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, Lavender Scent, one gallon; Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 22 ounces; Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2x Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 33.8/56/128/169 ounces; Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2x Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 33.8/56/128/169 ounces; Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner Bleach Alternative 2x Concentrated Formula, Spring Fresh Scent, 56 ounces; and Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser, Ocean Scent, one gallon.
The Government Analyst–Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) falls under the purview of the Ministry of Health. This Department was initially established to aid in performing analyses of the sugar industry. Later, its role was expanded with the enactment of the Food and Drug Act of 1971, and the Food & Drug Regulation of 1977, to address safety and trade-related issues for food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices.