Chocolate fans have been warned not to eat certain Kinder products that have been linked to a salmonella outbreak.
The Food Standards Agency, along with Food Standards Scotland, are advising consumers not to eat choccie treats with best before dates between July 11, 2022 and October 7, 2022.
This is in connection with a potential link to a salmonella outbreak, and a number of the cases have been young children.
Investigations, led by UKHSA, Public Health Scotland, Public Health Wales and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, have found a link between reported cases of salmonella poisoning across the UK and a specific product produced by the Ferrero company.
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In response to this, Ferrero has taken the precautionary step to withdraw selected batches of Kinder Surprise because it might be contaminated with salmonella.
The products thought to be affected - 20g treats and packs of three 20g - have all been manufactured at the same factory in Belgium. Other products manufactured by Kinder are not thought to be affected.
Symptoms of salmonellosis typically resolve themselves within a few days and include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever. However, symptoms can be more severe and lead to hospitalisation, especially in the very young and those with weakened immune systems.
Tina Potter, FSA Head of Incidents, said: “We welcome the precautionary approach being taken by Ferrero and are advising consumers not to eat any of the products listed in the FSA alert. It is really important that consumers follow this advice to avoid the risk of becoming ill with salmonella poisoning.
“We know that these particular products are popular with young children, especially as Easter approaches, so we would urge parents and guardians of children to check if any products already in their home are affected by this recall.
“The food business involved has voluntarily carried out this product withdrawal and recall and we are working closely with them and their competent authorities to identify the precise cause of this outbreak. We are also working closely with UK and international partners including UKHSA and Food Standards Scotland.”
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, please contact the Ferrero consumer careline on consumers.uk@ferrero.com or 0330 053 8943 to obtain a full refund.
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