Ferrero has recalled more batches of Kinder Surprise eggs due to fears that they may be linked to an outbreak of salmonella.
Some 63 people have become ill with salmonella, with a huge number of cases being kids aged five or younger.
Confirming the recall of the Kinder products, the Food Standard Agency said: "This is in connection with a potential link to a salmonella outbreak. A number of these cases have been young children."
It added: "To reduce the risk of any further illness, consumers should not eat the products listed in the recall alert and they/the parent or guardians of children should follow the risk advice within it."
The products affected are 20g eggs and three-pack of eggs with best before dates up until October 7, 2022.
A further recall has been added for 100g Kinder Surprise eggs, including all dates from April 20, 2022 up to and including August 21, 2022.
Kinder Mini Eggs with a pack size of 75g, Kinder Egg Hunt Kit with a size of 150g and Kinder Schokobons that are 200g are also included - again, with including all dates from April 20 until August 21.
Chocolate manufacturer Ferrero says it has recalled the products as a “precautionary measure” and advised people not to eat them.
Anyone who has bought products with those use-by dates can contact the Ferrero consumer careline on consumers.uk@ferrero.com or 0330 053 8943 to obtain a full refund.
Britain currently has the highest number of salmonella cases, with 63 incidents confirmed as of April 5, according to the European Centre for Disease prevention and Control.
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Other countries with possibile or confirmed cases are France, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden and Norway.
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Most cases will clear within a few days, but in some examples, symptoms can be severe and lead to hospital admission.
The recall comes after investigations led by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, Public Health Wales and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland found a possible link between salmonella and Kinder Surprise chocolate.
The FSA said the eggs have all been manufactured at the same factory in Belgium. Other Ferrero products are not thought to be affected.
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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."
She continued: "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."
Dr Lesley Larkin, a surveillance lead at the UKHSA, said: "Anybody with concerns that they have symptoms of salmonellosis should contact their GP or call NHS 111.
"Salmonella can be spread from person to person, so anyone affected should adhere to good hygiene practice such as washing hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and avoiding handling food for others where possible, if you have symptoms."
When a supermarket product is recalled, you usually don’t need your receipt to get your money back.
But if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
For all product recalls, you can check the Food Standards Agency and Chartered Trading Standards Institute websites.
