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18/03/2013
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Measure reaches all lots of juice with soy Ades, produced in Minas.
Unilever had done recall of apple juice for a burn hazard.
A resolution of the National Sanitary Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published in the "Official Gazette" on Monday (18) suspending the manufacture, distribution, sale and consumption of all batches of products with brand soy Ades, of different flavors, sizes and versions, produced in the factory of Unilever in Pouso Alegre (MG).
On Thursday (14), Unilever announced the recall on a batch of apple juice Ades of 1.5 liter per burn hazard. According to the manufacturer, the cleaning solution contamination was detected in the initial batch to AGB 25, made on February 25, with "about 96 units of product AdeS Apple 1.5l."
"In these units, we identified a change in its contents due to a failure in the process of cleaning, which resulted in the filling of containers with cleaning solution the machine. Consumption of the product under these conditions can cause a burn," Unilever said in a statement . "Failure identified has been resolved, existing products were retained in the company and still present at point of sale are already being collected."
At the time, sought by G1, Unilever said the company is cooperating and providing all information requested by ANVISA and the factory Pouso Alegre is open for the inspection of Sanitary Surveillance.
The next day, ANVISA indicated that requested the Health Surveillance of Minas Gerais to conduct sanitary inspection at the Unilever factory in the city of Pouso Alegre, where the batch was manufactured Ades bottled juice with cleaning solution.
Advice to consumers
The problem with batch products were distributed in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Paraná.
According to the company, identified the fault "has been resolved, existing products were retained in the company and still present at point of sale are already being collected."
Consumers who have purchased the product should not consume it. "In cases of burns or other symptoms, seek immediate medical attention," advises ANVISA.
For replacement or refund of the product, consumers should contact the manufacturer, Unilever. The request can be made free by the SAC at 0800 707 0044 from 8am to 20h, or by e-mail sac@ades.com.br.
In cases of doubt, ANVISA also has a call center: 0800 642 9782.
14 consumers reported problems
According to Unilever, until the morning of Friday (15), 14 consumers had come in contact with the company to report problems with the product.
"Of the fourteen calls already made by SAC, twelve have received proper medical attention and are being followed and two did not accept," said Unilever.
According to the company, the clients served reported burns to mucous, dizziness and nausea. Also according to Unilever, have all received medical care, without the need for hospitalization.
The Procon-SP also said it is monitoring the case. "The company must submit the clarifications that may be necessary, as determined by the Consumer Protection Code, including clear and accurate information about the risks to consumers," it said.
The Procon also noted that consumers who have experienced an accident caused by defective appointed may request "through the judiciary, compensation for moral damages and property, he has suffered."
Source: G1 - News
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