Biscuits recalled in parts of Spain due to possible metal contamination

A batch of biscuits is being recalled in parts of Spain after the food manufacturer said they may be contaminated by metallic particles.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) sent out a health alert about the potential contamination as a precautionary measure after the company, Mondelēz International, alerted the agency.

The recall applies to Fontaneda brand Pim's Orange Biscuits with the batch number OHT1153212.

"People who have products affected by this alert in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming them," AESAN said.

The accumulation of metal contaminants in the human body can have long-term adverse health effects, potentially causing damage to the nervous system, liver, and kidneys.

The batch was initial distribed in seven regions: Andalusia, Balearic Islands, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Cantabria, Valencia, and the Basque Country. However, possible redistribution to other communities has not been ruled out.

Mondelēz International apologised for the inconvenience and said it was committed to upholding the safety and quality of its products.

"This situation affects only this specific batch," the company said. "The rest of Mondelēz Spain's Fontaneda product portfolio is not affected".