Pepito, Little schoolboy, Mikado… Salmonella have been identified on the production site of the chocolate supplier of Mondelez, the number 1 on the biscuit market in France. Breakages are possible in store but “all cookies are safe”.
[Mise à jour le 1er septembre 2022 à 18h01] Pepito, Granola, Little schoolboy… Many of the flagship snack cakes are produced by the American Mondelez. informed of the presence of salmonella on one of the production sites of its main chocolate supplier (Barry Callebaut) in Belgiumthe company temporarily halted production lines and deliveries to customers at the end of June. “We immediately proceeded to a audit of Mondelez production sites International affected by the batches delivered by one of our suppliers. On 1 July we were able to confirm, after having implemented all necessary internal controls and traceability measures, that all Mondelez products on the market are safe, without any trace of salmonella and therefore without any risk for food security” Mondelez explained in an Aug. 29 statement. the the Cestas site (Gironde) is still the subject of “deep cleaning and disinfection as a precautionary measure”. The delivery of chocolate masses by suppliers has not yet returned to normal, which is delaying the production of certain references and thus causing their shelf break. This back to normal is planned “in mid-November” according to Amélie Vidal-Simi, CEO of Mondelez France, interviewed by LSA Conso.
Which cookies can be out of stock?
Mondelēz International is one of the world leaders in the food industry. It is the number 1 on the biscuit market in France, recalls the site France Confectionery. The group is present in 93% of French homes and on all distribution channels thanks to its emblematic brands such as LU, Milka, Belin, Côte d’Or and Hollywood and its innovations. Among the chocolate cakes that may be missing from the shelves:
- Mikado,
- Little schoolboy,
- Granola,
- Pepito,
- pim’s
“Oréo is not affected by the stock shortage” the Mondelez communication department told us. Salmonella are bacteria responsible for salmonellosis. Salmonella infections manifested by acute gastroenteritis. Evolution is generally favorable in a few days.
Source: “As a strictly precautionary measure, and above all concerned about the quality of its products and the health of its consumers, Mondelez International is forced to occasionally limit the availability of some of its cookies in France”. Mondelez International press release. August 29, 2022