Pain Au Chocolat recalled due to possible presence of mould

Interesting News October 10, 2023

Six Pain Au Chocolat by St Pierre has been recalled due to the presence of Mould.

Pain au chocolat is a type of pastry with a chocolate filled centre.
The product recall was initiated by the company on August 18, 2023. The products were contaminated by Mould, which could make the products unsafe to eat.
Point of sales notices have been issued to consumers explaining the reason for the product recall and what should be done if the consumers have already purchased it .

Mould is a type of fungus that thrives in moist and warm environments. They can exist in foods with high acidity, such as fruits, pickles, jams, salt meats, and tomatoes.
Mould can develop during food processing or production processes such as harvesting and storage.

Various fungi cause invasive fungal infections related to food, drinks, and dietary supplements and mostly affect the gastrointestinal system in immunocompromised individuals.
Fungal infection may disrupt the intestinal mucosal barrier. Although the illness is extremely rare, it is related to significant morbidity and mortality.

Food manufacturing businesses must adhere to HACCP to ensure quality and hygiene in the production facility.
Cleanliness is essential for mould control. Mould spores from contaminated food can accumulate in refrigerators, dishcloths, and other cleaning equipment.
To avoid contamination, the ingredients must be purchased from certified suppliers and meet appropriate standard criteria.
To avoid cross-contamination, hazardous or sensitive raw materials must be kept separately from other raw materials at the appropriate temperature.
In-plant inspection personnel (IPP) are in charge of ensuring compliance.
The necessary HACCP or SSOP measures will be carried out in order to control and document the verification process .