The Food Standards Agency is advising consumers not to eat Kinder Surprise eggs with best before dates between 11th July 2022 and 7th October 2022 due to a potential link to a salmonella outbreak.
A number of young children have been affected by salmonella poisoning in recent weeks, with investigations finding a link between reported cases and a specific product produced by the Ferrero company.
In response to this, Ferrero has taken the precautionary step to undertake a product withdrawal and recall with immediate effect whilst investigations continue. Other products manufactured by Kinder are not thought to be affected.
The affected products include:
| Kinder Surprise | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 20g and 20g x 3 |
| Best before | All dates between 11th July 2022 and 7th October 2022 |
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, contact the Ferrero consumer careline on [email protected] or 0330 053 8943 to obtain a full refund.
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.
Article continues below this advertisement “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”.
If this was announced on April 1st. I bet no one would believe it.
Are you sure that the kids have not been eating the rubbish plastic toys that are inside