Chocolate bars sold at Mansfield market which have allegedly left some people hospitalised were Cali Gold bars, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). A news alert posted on the FSA website said the organisation is urging people not to eat the chocolate bar.
It also said that police had arrested one person in connection with the incident. The news alert included a photograph of a gold-wrapped bar.
The gold packaging in the FSA’s photo is pictured next to an apparent outer packaging, made of cardboard and with Cali Gold branding on it. The packaging says that the bar is 70% dark chocolate, organic and fair trade.
The Food Standards Agency’s full statement said: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is urging people not to eat a chocolate bar called ‘Cali-Gold’, which has been available for sale at Mansfield Market in Nottinghamshire.
We are working with relevant authorities to find out whether there has been wider distribution of this product. This follows police reports of illness in the Nottinghamshire area after consuming these products. The police have arrested one person in connection with the incident.
The Food Standards Agency’s Head of Incidents Tina Potter said: We are working with local authorities, the UK Health Security Agency and Nottinghamshire Police to investigate an incident following reports of illness after eating Cali-Gold chocolate.
If you have purchased ‘Cali-Gold’ chocolate from Mansfield Market in Nottinghamshire you should not consume the product and dispose of it at home. If you have already eaten it and developed symptoms, then you should urgently seek medical attention.
The FSA’s warning comes after a number of people were reportedly hospitalized due to consuming the Cali Gold chocolate bars sold at Mansfield Market in Nottinghamshire. The FSA has issued an alert, urging the public not to eat the chocolate bars. A photograph included in the alert shows a gold-wrapped bar next to the outer packaging, which bears the Cali Gold branding.
In their statement, the FSA disclosed that they are coordinating with various authorities to determine if the product has been distributed elsewhere. This comes in response to reports of illnesses in the Nottinghamshire area after the consumption of these chocolate bars. As part of the ongoing investigation, one individual has been arrested by the police.
Tina Potter, the Head of Incidents at the Food Standards Agency, emphasized the collaboration between local authorities, the UK Health Security Agency, and Nottinghamshire Police to probe the incident. Potter advised individuals who purchased the Cali-Gold chocolate bars from Mansfield Market to refrain from consuming the product and dispose of it. Those who have already consumed the chocolate and experienced symptoms are urged to seek immediate medical attention.
The FSA’s warning serves as a precautionary measure to protect the public from potential health risks associated with the consumption of the ‘Cali-Gold’ chocolate bars. As the investigation progresses, it is crucial for consumers to follow the FSA’s advice and prioritize their well-being by refraining from eating the product.
