Muscat – The Food Safety and Quality Center (FSQC) has issued an order for the withdrawal of several batches of Cadbury chocolate products due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

In a statement, FSQC informed that the Müller company recently recalled six Cadbury chocolate desserts due to possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the European market.

The products include Cadbury Crunchie Chocolate Dessert (75g), Cadbury Flake Chocolate Dessert (75g), Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert (75g), Cadbury Daim Chocolate Dessert (75g), Cadbury Dairy Milk chunks Chocolate Dessert (75g) and Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Dessert (75gm*six pack).

‘The centre has taken several measures to stop the import of these products. It is working with the concerned authorities to withdraw samples from the local markets,’ it further stated.

FSQC urged consumers to avoid consuming those products.

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.

Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weak immune system.