SINGAPORE — U.S. chocolate maker Mars has issued a recall of its Netherlands-made candy across 55 countries, after a piece of plastic was found in a Snickers bar in Germany.

Mars voluntarily recalled its confectionary, saying in a statement that affected products were manufactured in the Netherlands between Dec. 5 last year and Jan. 18, and come carrying the label "Mars Netherlands".

Although the private company hasn't been specified which 55 countries the recall would affect, Germany has since confirmed that it is on the list.

Mars had initially pointed out that most of the countries affected were in Europe, but now Singapore has confirmed it imports Netherlands-made Mars products. Singapore's food safety authority said on Wednesday it is recalling all Dutch Snickers, Mars, Milky Way and Celebrations candy bars.

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) confirmed the country does indeed bring in Mars Chocolate products manufactured in the Netherlands, and has advised people to avoid consuming products labelled as such.

As with most recalls, it will take some time before stocks can be fully swept in the 55 countries. A Swiss journalist pointed out that she was able to buy a Dutch candy bar that falls between the affected periods from a vending machine on Tuesday:

#Mars candy bar recall. I got one from the vending machine today and the wrapper says...... @brentgofftv @dwnews pic.twitter.com/7DvoY8kU5k — Fanny Facsar (@FannyFacsar) February 23, 2016

The Dutch food safety authority said in a media release that the plastic found in the candy bar was a choking hazard. The affected list of products include Mars, Milky Way, Snickers, Celebrations and Mini Mix.