The viral video of a worm wriggling in the Cadbury chocolate goes trending on twitter. The Telangana State Food laboratory has confirmed that the chocolate (Roasted Almond variant) is unsafe to consume, as stated by Robin Zaccheus, who shared an update stating that it contained white worms and webs. Zaccheus went beyond the initial laboratory report and called on FMCG companies to take responsibility for providing hazardous food, particularly those intended for children.
Zaccheus took a daring step by labeling Mondelez International, the parent company of Cadbury, and Ratnadeep Retail as sole parties to take full responsibility for the negligence that poses ill-health. He appealed to Dr. Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has called for the issuance of strict penalties against violators and the termination of licenses for such firms.
#Update The Telangana State Food laboratory has confirmed the Cadbury Chocolate (Roasted Almond) was
— Robin Zaccheus (@RobinZaccheus) February 28, 2024
“UNSAFE TO CONSUME” they found WHITE WORMS & WEB!
Here’s the report of the 2 Cadbury chocolates purchased at Ratnadeep Retail.
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Zaccheus and the public both expressed their concerns, but Cadbury’s response was swift. The company emphasized its commitment to product safety through the implementation of HACCP, an internationally recognized standard that addresses physical, chemical, and microbiological factors. They stressed the need for extreme care in packaging, distribution and store processes.
Cadbury confirmed the authenticity of the product by stating that they had tested samples from various batches made at different times, with no issues identified. The company’s final tweet affirmed their belief that the product was not compromised by the manufacturing process. Zaccheus and Cadbury exchanged a great deal of excitement on social media, with the post reaching over 5. It has garnered almost 2,500 views and likes in just one day. X users expressed their dissatisfaction with Cadbury’s claims of child-safety and the company’s accountability.
Some users asked for the company to respond to potentially harmful events, while others were shocked and concerned. Discussions also touched on the importance of storage temperature, with some emphasis on retailers’ duty to maintain proper refrigeration conditions for perishable items such as chocolates.
The controversy prompted some users to acknowledge they may not be willing to buy Cadbury chocolates in the future, emphasizing the importance of consumer confidence and product safety in FMCG products. The incident highlights the need for accountability and strict quality control in relation to food products that are consumed by vulnerable groups like children.
