Brussels — Belgian factory, world's largest chocolate factory cleans up salmonella contamination It said it resumed operations on Monday after shutting down for six weeks to . Three of the factory's 24 production lines have been restarted and the first shipments have been made, he said.
The factory, which supplies industry giants such as Hershey, Nestle and Unilever but does not supply directly to consumers, closed at the end of June after salmonella was found in one lot. was done.
Zurich-based Barry Callebaut said it had stopped shipments and notified customers in time to prevent contaminated chocolate from entering its stores.
Lecithin added to the smooth texture was identified as a source of contamination, prompting weeks of extensive cleaning.
"This operation is unprecedented, so we are cautious. The cleaning and disinfection process will take a lot of time. AFP.
He said the factory is currently producing "very small amounts" but plans to restart more lines "in the next few weeks." rice field.
The Belgian Food Authority said it continued to monitor production from the factory.
Barry Callebaut's plant employs about 600 people and in the 2020-2021 financial year he is the major unit of the company's total production, which reached 2.2 million tons. Yes, and are produced at over 60 of his locations around the world.
According to the company, its Wiese factory offers the reputation of being the "largest chocolate factory in the world" and being made in Belgium, which has an international reputation for the highest quality chocolate.
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