BERLIN — U.S. chocolate maker Mars said Tuesday it’s recalling candy bars and other items in 55 countries in Europe and elsewhere after plastic was found in one of its products.
Roel Govers, spokesman for Mars in the Netherlands, said the recall affects 55 countries but would not provide further details, saying the company would e-mail a news release later.
Mars in Germany confirmed that it was one of the countries affected and said in a statement that the recall affected products with “best before” dates from June 19 to Jan. 8.
The company did not specify which other countries were affected, and Mars in Germany did not respond to calls or e-mails.
The Dutch food safety authority posted what it said was a Mars news 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, Milky Way, Snickers, Celebrations and Mini Mix.
Mars Inc. is privately held and based in McLean, Va.
It also owns the world’s largest chewing gum maker, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.
