Dive Summary:
- Chinese authorities reported that at the end of 2012, they disposed of multiple tons of products from Kraft, Ikea and Nestle after they failed to comply with Chinese regulations.
- Coliform was found in Ikea's chocolate almond cake, spurning a 23 country recall announced recently by the company, and though coliform itself is not dangerous, however it hints at possible fecal contamination.
- Kraft cream cheese was also destroyed for failing to receive certification by its expiration date, and nestle chocolate bars had high levels of sorbitol, a sweetener that can cause stomach problems in high doses.
From the article:
After the quarantine bureau released this information, Ikea initiated a recall of its chocolate almond cakes in 23 countries, but noted that none of the destroyed products reached customers.
“The product was stopped and destroyed,” said Ikea spokeswoman Ylva Magnusson in a statement Tuesday. “So none of the cakes made it to our restaurants.”
Kraft, whose products were not destined for Chinese consumers, told customers, “We hereby sincerely apologize for all the concerns and doubts brought to consumers by this incident,” reported ABC.
