Kinder Surprise

2022 - 4 - 7

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Nationwide recall of Kinder chocolates due to salmonella ... (ABC News)

Four Kinder products are being recalled by the Food Standards authority with potential salmonella contamination.

- Kinder Surprise Maxi Natoons (100g) - Kinder Surprise Maxi (100g) - Kinder Mini Eggs Hazelnut (100g)

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Which Kinder products have been recalled? (The Independent)

A recall of Kinder Surprise eggs has been extended to more products, including Kinder Mini Eggs and Kinder Egg Hunt Kits because they might be contaminated ...

We are also working closely with UK and international partners, including UKHSA and Food Standards Scotland.” It is really important that consumers follow this advice to avoid the risk of becoming ill with salmonella poisoning. “The company takes food safety extremely seriously and we sincerely apologise for this matter. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Although no Kinder products released to market have tested positive for salmonella, we are taking this extremely seriously. Ferrero said in a statement: “The company continues to co-operate with the UK Food Standards Agency, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and Food Standards Scotland in relation to a number of reported cases of salmonella.

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Kinder egg recall: Full list of Kinder Surprise and other chocolates ... (iNews)

Here's everything you need to know. Why were they recalled? The recall of Kinder products in the UK linked to a salmonella outbreak has been extended, as ...

It is really important that consumers follow this advice to avoid the risk of becoming ill with salmonella poisoning. “If you have bought the [listed] products do not eat them. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling these products.

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Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs recall extended to mini eggs and ... (The Northern Echo)

The FSA said the eggs have a “potential link to a salmonella outbreak” with 57 cases already identified.

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. - Best before: All dates from 20 April 2022 up to and including 21 August 2022 Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

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Kinder Surprise chocolate egg product recalled in UAE over ... (The National)

One variety of the popular chocolate brand on sale in the Emirates has been removed from the shelves.

“In addition, among all the products sold in the GCC by Ferrero and sourced from eight factories, only one item, the large Kinder Surprise Maxi 100 GR, is produced in the Belgian factory. “Following the news in Europe of reported cases of salmonella related to Kinder products manufactured in Belgium, Ferrero Gulf wants to reassure our consumers and customers in the GCC that no Kinder product has tested positive for salmonella," he told The National. The manufacturer of Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs has voluntarily recalled a product on sale in the UAE made by a European factory at the centre of a salmonella scare as a precautionary measure.

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Kinder Surprise Easter egg recall: Two-year-old girl hospitalised ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The Easter eggs have since been recalled globally, with people urged not to consume them.

- Kinder Surprise Maxi - Natoons 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22 - Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22 - Kinder Mini Eggs Hazelnut 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22

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Kinder Surprise recall widened over food poisoning fears (Telegraph.co.uk)

Ferrero includes Kinder Mini Eggs and Kinder Egg Hunt Kits in its recall due to risk of salmonella contamination.

Dr Lesley Larkin of the Health Security Agency said: "Symptoms of salmonellosis typically resolve themselves within a few days. It is really important that consumers follow this advice to avoid the risk of becoming ill with salmonella poisoning," she said. No other Ferrero and Kinder products are affected by this voluntary recall," the company said.

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Kinder chocolates recalled due to possible salmonella contamination (Globalnews.ca)

A recall on certain Kinder chocolate items linked to an outbreak of salmonella in Europe and the U.K. has been expanded to Canada.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said Wednesday the chocolate products were identified “as the likely route of infection” in an outbreak involving 134 children mainly under 10 years of age, several of whom have been hospitalized. A recall of certain Kinder brand chocolate products linked to an outbreak of salmonella in Europe and the U.K. has been expanded to Canada. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

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Ferrero says it knew about Kinder Egg salmonella problem in ... (WalesOnline)

A recall of Kinder Surprise eggs has been extended to more products, including Kinder Mini Eggs and Kinder Egg Hunt Kits because they might be contaminated with ...

We are also working closely with UK and international partners, including UKHSA and Food Standards Scotland.” It is really important that consumers follow this advice to avoid the risk of becoming ill with salmonella poisoning. “The company takes food safety extremely seriously and we sincerely apologise for this matter. We take food safety extremely seriously and every step we have taken has been guided by our commitment to consumer care." Ferrero says that thanks to collaboration with several food safety and public health authorities in Europe, it acquired new data showing a match between reported salmonella cases in Europe and its plant in Arlon, Belgium. After a deep investigation the point of origin was identified to be a filter at the outlet of two raw material tanks.

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Why are Kinder Surprise eggs banned in the US? (Metro)

Are Kinder Surprise eggs illegal in the US? If so, why? What you need to know about Ferrero's Kinder egg FDA status in the United States.

‘The safety of its consumers, especially children, is and has always been Ferrero’s number one priority. Why are Kinder eggs banned in the US? Kinder Surprise eggs are in the news – though unfortunately not because of Easter.

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UAE: Kinder Surprise chocolate egg recalled due to salmonella ... (Khaleej Times)

“At Ferrero, consumer safety is our number one priority. In line with this, following the news in Europe of reported cases of salmonella possibly linked to ...

“We are working with retailers to ensure that this product is no longer available for purchase. “As a precaution, Ferrero Gulf has taken the decision to voluntarily recall specific batches of Kinder Surprise Maxi 100 GR manufactured in Belgium with the expiry date of October 1, 2022. “At Ferrero, consumer safety is our number one priority.

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Kinder Eggs, other chocolate products recalled due to salmonella ... (NPR)

The Kinder products are being recalled across Europe and Canada. It was not immediately clear whether the recall involved products sold in the United ...

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20 salmonella cases linked to Kinder Surprise eggs in Belgium (The Brussels Times)

The Belgian Food Agency has urged parents and teachers to ensure the eggs, popular with children for its free toys, are not consumed.

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Egypt announces testing Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs for ... (Egypttoday)

Samples of Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs will be sent to the labs of the Ministry of Health and Population for analysis.

The official further clarified that the standards differ from a country to another. The official noted that all shipments become subject to tests once they arrive to Egyptian ports, and that such analyses are assumed by many governmental entities. Hence, if they are identical, an entry permit is issued.

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Kinder Surprise Chocolate Eggs Recalled for Suspected Salmonella ... (Food Poisoning News)

With Easter less than two weeks away, over 50 children in the UK have been reported to have contracted Salmonella infections after eating Kinder Surprise.

Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs are produced by an Italian confectionery company, Ferrero. After dozens of reports of children becoming ill in connection with eating Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs, Ferrero made the decision to recall several batches of their chocolate eggs. According to the CDC, children under age 5 are the most likely population to contract Salmonella infection. With Easter less than two weeks away, over 50 children in the UK have been reported to have contracted Salmonella infections after eating Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs.

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Urgent recall of Kinder chocolates (NEWS.com.au)

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand has issued an urgent recall of four Kinder products across Australia, over fears the chocolate could be ...

- Kinder Surprise Maxi - Natoons 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22 - Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22 - Kinder Mini Eggs Hazelnut 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22

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Egypt announces testing Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs for ... (Egypttoday)

Samples of Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs will be sent to the labs of the Ministry of Health and Population for analysis.

The official further clarified that the standards differ from a country to another. The official noted that all shipments become subject to tests once they arrive to Egyptian ports, and that such analyses are assumed by many governmental entities. Hence, if they are identical, an entry permit is issued.

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Ferrero Recalls More Kinder Easter Eggs as Salmonella Cases Rise (Bloomberg)

Ferrero International S.A. is recalling more of its Kinder chocolate eggs just before the Easter holidays, citing a link to salmonella outbreaks in a number ...

Ferrero International S.A. is recalling more of its Kinder chocolate eggs just before the Easter holidays, citing a link to salmonella outbreaks in a number of European countries.

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Ferrero recalls some Kinder chocolates from U.S. over salmonella ... (Reuters)

Italian confectionary group Ferrero has voluntarily recalled some of its Kinder chocolates from the American shelves for a potential link with salmonella ...

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Kinder Surprise salmonella recall extended to more products (Nottinghamshire Live)

The UK Health Security Agency said on Wednesday that 63 people in the UK, mostly young children, are known to have infected.

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. Ferrero said in a statement: “The company continues to co-operate with the UK Food Standards Agency, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and Food Standards Scotland in relation to a number of reported cases of salmonella. Anyone who has bought products with those use-by dates can contact the Ferrero consumer careline on [email protected] or 0330 053 8943 to obtain a full refund. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday that 63 people in the UK, mostly young children, are known to have infected with salmonella in the outbreak linked to the treats. A recall of Kinder Surprise eggs has been extended to more products, including Kinder Mini Eggs and Kinder Egg Hunt Kits because they might be contaminated with salmonella, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said. Kinder Schokobons 200g with a best before date of April 20 to August 21 2022 have also been recalled.

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UAE withdraws Kinder Surprise Maxi chocolate eggs lot from the ... (Gulf News)

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has issued a decision to withdraw and recall a specific batch of Kinder Surprise Maxi ...

Several Kinder chocolate products, including the popular Kinder Eggs, have also been recalled across Europe and Canada due to a salmonella outbreak. We will also issue a list of other lots, along with their expiry dates, and we will then coordinate with other entities, including food safety authorities, to withdraw them from the markets,” it added. “In order to ensure the safety of consumers, the MoCCAE has issued a decision to withdraw these products from the market.

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Scots mum issues Kinder Surprise egg warning after family floored ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Leah Laidlaw told how she and her two young sons, aged three and one, were all left with severe vomiting and diarrhoea after sharing a sweet treat linked ...

“I was nearly crying as a grown adult with the stomach cramps. “Harley’s whole body was going red and sore because he was vomiting so much that all his muscles were tightening. “Anything they tried to consume was just coming straight back up. “A day and a half after Harley started being sick, Mekhi started vomiting through the night. I started to feel really sick. Mekhi wasn’t able to take any of his bottles. We were giving him some dioralyte to try to build his fluids back up but he kept throwing that up too. Harley kept trying to eat but nothing stayed down. “But a few days later, they both started getting really unwell. I wouldn’t even risk giving them any of it after what we’ve been through. My husband and daughter, who didn’t have any of the chocolate, were fine though. All three of us were just floored.

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