EFET: Recalls known cookies with allergenic substances

EFET recalls known cookies with allergenic substances.

Because the product does not have an egg-related indication on the label, E.F.E.T. demanded the immediate recall of the entire specific batch of the above product from the domestic market

In particular, EFET and in particular the Regional Directorate of Central Macedonia, while carrying out controls in the framework of the Program “Official Control for the presence of allergenic substances in certain types of food” for the year 2023, sampled food with data: “VEGAN COOKIES, WITH OATS AND CAROUPI” under the brand name “VIOLANDA VEGANO VEGETABLE COOKIES”, with a minimum shelf life date of 13-05-2024 and batch number lot 051306, produced by the company “Violanda Biscuit Industry S.A.”, based in the 6th thousand of Trikala – Karditsa.

The product was examined by the 2nd Department of the 1st Chemical Service of Athens of the General Chemistry of the State of AADE, where it was found that it contained an allergenic substance (egg).

Because the product does not have an egg-related indication on the label, E.F.E.T. demanded the immediate recall of the entire specific batch of the above product from the internal market and the relevant controls are already underway.

Consumers who are allergic to egg and have already purchased the product are advised not to consume it.