Because of salmonella infections in various European countries, Ferrero has recalled several children’s chocolate products. The starting point of the problems is a factory in Belgium. The authorities are now taking a closer look.
Almost two weeks before Easter Ferrero in Germany is recalling some batches of various children’s products. The background is a possible connection to a salmonella outbreak.
About 63 people in Great Britain, mostly young children, had contracted salmonella, the PA news agency previously reported. Also in Germany, France, Sweden and other European countries are said to have had some infections. In France, the health authorities gave in Paris according to a recall.
As Ferrero announced on Tuesday, the decision was taken voluntarily as a precautionary measure to recall the vehicle in Germany. The company is working closely with the responsible food authority in Germany to uncover a possible link to a number of reported cases of salmonella. “While none of our launched children’s products have tested positive for salmonella and we have not received any consumer complaints, we take the matter very seriously.”
Which products are affected?
The recall in Germany affects batches of Kinder Surprise Eggs (pack of three) with a sell-by date between April and June 2022, as well as Kinder-Schoko-Bons and Kinder-Schoko-Bons White with a sell-by date between May and September 2022.
According to the information, the products Kinder-Surprise Maxi (100 grams), Kinder-Mini-Eggs (100 grams) and Kinder-Mix packs containing one of the above-mentioned items with a best-before date between August and September 2022 are also being recalled. All items were made in the same factory, according to Ferrero.
As the French health authorities announced in Paris on Tuesday, there were 21 cases of infection in the country. It is genetically the same salmonella that was responsible for an outbreak of disease in Great Britain and Ireland. The affected children’s chocolate products are all manufactured in a factory in Arlon, Belgium. According to French information, the Belgian food authorities are investigating in this regard.
According to the authorities there, there have been no cases of infection in Belgium itself. However, some suspected cases are still being investigated. In addition, the authorities would carry out additional and targeted controls of the company Ferrero in Belgium.
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