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Chocolate Produced by Mondelez Is One of the Most Known and Oldest in the Brazilian Market
Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) determined the recall of a specific batch of Laka chocolate, manufactured by multinational Mondelez. The decision was published in the Official Gazette of the Union on January 22 and aims to protect consumers, especially those with food allergies or intolerances, in light of an error identified in the product labeling.
According to Anvisa, the problem involves batch CC28525493 of Laka chocolate, in the 145-gram tablet format, with an expiration date of July 14, 2026. During the manufacturing process, a failure occurred that resulted in the packaging of Laka Oreo chocolate, which contains cookies in its composition, within packaging identified as traditional Laka, known for being white chocolate. As a consequence, the packaging does not correctly inform the list of ingredients, omitting the presence of wheat.
The absence of this information is considered serious from a health perspective, as wheat is one of the main agents causing allergic reactions and food intolerances, such as in the case of people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Although Anvisa initially mentioned the presence of gluten in its official statement, Mondelez later clarified that the ingredient in question is wheat, reinforcing the need to correct the information to avoid confusion.
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Mondelez Dismisses Risk of Consuming Laka
In an official statement, Mondelez emphasized that the product does not present any issues related to quality, microbiological safety, or manufacturing conditions. Still, the company chose to carry out a voluntary recall as a preventive measure, prioritizing consumer safety.
“We emphasize that the chocolate does not present any quality issues, but is being voluntarily recalled from the market in a preventive manner, prioritizing the safety of consumers allergic or intolerant to wheat, as it contains this ingredient in its composition, not declared on the Laka label,” the company informed.
Therefore, the voluntary recall was communicated by the manufacturer to Anvisa, which, after technical analysis, decided to formalize the measure through official publication. According to the regulatory agency, “it was verified that the product labeled as Laka contained, inside, the Laka Oreo product, which makes the list of ingredients presented on the label incorrect.” The determination provides for the withdrawal of the batch from the market and the adoption of necessary measures to prevent similar cases.
Mondelez advises consumers who have purchased products from the affected batch to contact the company’s Customer Service at 0800 704 1940. The company informed that the items can be replaced with another product of the same nature, at no additional cost. The recommendation is that the chocolate not be consumed by people with wheat allergies or intolerances.
Observing Labeling Is Essential
As reported by the news portal g1, cases like this reinforce the importance of correct labeling of industrialized foods, one of the pillars of food safety policy in the country. Therefore, clear information about ingredients allows consumers to make safe and informed choices, especially those who rely on strict dietary restrictions to preserve their health.
Finally, Anvisa reiterates that it continues to monitor compliance with the determination and advises consumers to always check the batch, expiration date, and label information before consumption. Irregularity situations can be reported to local health surveillance agencies, contributing to oversight and the prevention of risks to public health.
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