AN URGENT warning has been issued after Kinder recalled MORE chocolate products – including their Mini Eggs – over Salmonella fears.
Chocolate manufacturer Ferrero first took precautionary measures to recall Kinder Surprise eggs over the weekend – but now the list has been extended.
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The Food Standards Agency has said the recall of Kinder Surprise eggs has been extended to more products – including Kinder Mini Eggs and Kinder Egg Hunt Kits.
Kinder Schokobons have been taken off the shelves too.
It’s over fears that they might be contaminated with Salmonella.
The first food alert was issued on Saturday, April 2 – just weeks before Easter weekend.
It is thought that 63 people, mostly young children, have become infected with salmonella in an outbreak linked to Kinder Surprise eggs.
The initial suspected contaminated products were the 20g and three pack of 20g Kinder Surprise eggs with best before dates between July 11 and October 7 2022.
Now, the recall also applies to 100g Kinder Surprise packs with a best-before date between April 20 2022 and August 21 2022, and Kinder Mini eggs 75g packs with a best-before date between April 20 and August 21 2022.
Kinder Egg Hunt Kits 150g with best before dates from April 21 to August 21 2022 have also been recalled.
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Kinder Schokobons 200g with a best-before date of April 20 to August 21 2022 have also been taken off the shelves, it was announced today.
To check the best before date, check the side of the 20g packs, or the back or base of the packages for the rest.
It is thought that the contaminated batches are only those that originated in Belgium.
Customers with any of these are being urged not to eat them.
Instead, the FSA suggests customers contact the Ferrero consumer careline on [email protected] for a full refund.
Alternatively, you can call Ferrero on 0330 053 8943 if you live in the UK or 0330 053 8943 for those in Ireland.
Ferreo said notices would be put up in shops selling these products alerting customers about the recall.
Common symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
These usually begin six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days.
According to the NHS, salmonella infections don’t often require treatment.
Instead, drinking plenty of water is recommended in order to replace the lost fluids from vomiting or diarrhoea.
But if symptoms become severe, it’s always best to contact your GP immediately for advice.
