Unilever reports on human and machine failure in the production of juice

Unilever reported to the Government that collected 36 of 96 units of Apple Juice Ades, produced with soybeans, which were contaminated with a solution of caustic soda. The Ministry of Justice and the national agency of sanitary surveillance (Anvisa), the representatives of legal areas and supply company said yesterday in a meeting in Brasilia, that the operational failures in the process of cleaning were both of the machines as factory staff.
After the end of the meeting, no representative of Unilever ruled. According to an advisor of the company, attended six technicians from Unilever, legal and procurement areas.
After the meeting, in the early evening, the General Manager of Anvisa's food, Jeevan Moraes, reported that it will wait for the conclusion of sanitary inspection in the factory of Pouso Alegre (MG), made by the State and municipal health authorities on Tuesday, and then investigate any irregularities. The prediction is that this report will be ready in 48 hours. Until then, still stands the Anvisa decision to suspend the sale of packages of 1 liter and 1.5 liter of juice manufactured on site.
According to Mahdi, if they are found faults in the production process, such as lack of good manufacturing practices, the fine can reach r $ 1.5 million. From the point of view of health, the law provides as punishment also interdict the establishment or production line.
If the Government finds problems in the process of recall, Unilever can be fined up to $ 6.2 million, said the Director of the Department of consumer protection and defense, Amaury. He explained that "the company is always in charge, before, during and after the completion of the recall." Oliva presented as possible failures the fact the company did not withdraw from the market products with risk to health of the population and do not adequately serve consumers.
"The rule is that the company cannot put a risk on the market. She is conducting the recall to remove this market risk solution that is in the consumer defense code, "said the Director. "Now this will not exempt of liability for damage caused to the consumer. He can regain the Judiciary any damage caused to him individually, "said Oliva.
The Ministry of Justice recommends to consumers who feel wronged to seek, in this order: the company, the local Attorney General Procons and other consumer protection agencies.