The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) issued, last night (14), a resolution that prohibits the marketing, distribution, import and use of Kinder brand products in Brazil. According to the agency, the measure applies to all Ferreiro products manufactured in Belgium.
“Although Brazil is not among the countries of destination for the products, as reported by Anvisa, the Agency considered it prudent to publish the preventive measure with the aim of informing society and preventing the product from being consumed or brought from outside the country by people companies or importers”, informed Anvisa in the document.
The company Ferreiro was notified to provide information on imports and control of products in the country. The measure, however, does not affect products produced and marketed nationally.
Last week, Salmonella cases have been reported in the UK, caused by consumption of Kinder brand products. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security notified the manufacturer Ferrero do Brasil. Through the National Consumer Secretariat (Senacon), the ministry determined that Ferrero do Brasil formalize the recall of Kinder chocolate or provide clarification on the safety of the product.
THE Brazil Agency contacted Ferrero do Brasil and still has not received a response from the company.
