In Belgium, MARMA, in agreement with the AFSCA, is withdrawing the chocolate product "Classic style fairtrade (organic)" from the Ichoc brand from the market due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The Barry Callebaut Company said Thursday (July 24, 2025) that its plant in Wieze, which it says is the world's largest chocolate factory, shut down all production lines as a precaution while the contamination is investigated. The Barry Callebaut factory produces chocolate for multiple brands sold worldwide. The Salmonella was detected on Monday (July 21, 2025), and all chocolate products made at the plant were placed on hold pending investigation, the company said. It identified lecithin, an emulsifier commonly used in chocolate production, as the source of the contamination. The Barry Callebaut Company reported that it informed Belgian food safety authorities and is contacting customers who might have contaminated products in their possession. There have been no reports of illness among customers resulting from the consumption of the product. The same product was also recalled in Finland. @ https://favv-afsca.be/fr/produits/rappel-de-marma-1
