Mars Recalls Chocolate Candy Bars In 55 Countries

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BERLIN (CBSMiami/AP) – Chocolate manufacturer Mars is recalling candy bars and other items in 55 countries following the discovery of small pieces of plastic in one of its products.

Roel Govers, spokesman for Mars in the Netherlands, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the recall affects 55 countries but didn't immediately provide further details.

The German DPA news agency, citing Mars in Germany, reported the voluntary recall affects products produced early this year in the Netherlands.

The Dutch food safety authority posted what it said was a Mars press release on its website, saying a piece of plastic had been found in a product that could lead to choking. It listed affected products as: Mars bars, Milky Way Minis, Snickers, Celebrations, and Mini Mix.

All of the products have expiration dates between June 19, 2016 and January 8, 2017.

So far there has been no comment on how the pieces of plastic got into the chocolate bar.

It is the first time Mars Nederland has had to recall one of its products.
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