Confectionery maker Ferrero has overcome a salmonella outbreak at its Belgian site, according to authorities. The company received final approval on Friday to keep the Arlon plant open.
Initially, following the international recall of “children’s chocolate products” manufactured there, the factory was reopened only temporarily and subject to conditions. In the meantime, however, Ferrero has “complied with all the requirements we prescribed,” a spokeswoman for the Afsca supervisory authority told Belga news agency. For example, the ingredients and the (semi-)finished products were strictly controlled.
Continuing unannounced inspections
Afsca will continue to conduct unannounced inspections in the coming months. A Ferrero spokesperson said the candy maker has learned a lot and improved safety measures. “Of course we are happy that we have again received final approval for our factory in Arlon.”
The factory had to close at the beginning of April after – as reported – hundreds of salmonella cases in Europe could be traced back to the confectionery produced there. It later turned out that salmonella had already been found there in December, but that Ferrero had not initially informed the authorities. In June, the factory was allowed to reopen for three months.
Source: Krone
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