KINDER has issued an urgent recall of some chocolate products in the run up to Easter due to salmonella risks.
Ferrero, which makes the popular sweet treats, has warned customers not to eat several items including Kinder Surprise eggs over food poisoning fears.
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The chocolates have been recalled due to the possible presence of salmonella.
The bacteria can cause food poisoning, with symptoms including fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
It is thought that 63 people, mostly young children, have become infected with salmonella in an outbreak linked to Kinder Surprise eggs.
Ferrero issued its first warning on April 2 before extending the recall to more Kinder chocolates including its Egg Hunt kits.
We explain which Kinder products have been recalled, how to check if you’re affected and your consumer rights.
Which Kinder products have been recalled?
Kinder Surprise, mini eggs and an egg hunt kit are among the products that are affected by the urgent warning.
Here’s the full list of items that have been recalled:
- Kinder Surprise
Pack size 20g and 20g x 3
Best before: All dates up to and including 07 October 2022 - Kinder Surprise
Pack size 100g
Best before: All dates from 20 April 2022 up to and including 21 August 2022 - Kinder Mini eggs
Pack size 75g
Best before: All dates from 20 April 2022 up to and including 21 August 2022 - Kinder Egg Hunt Kit
Pack size 150g
Best before: All dates from 20 April 2022 up to and including 21 August 2022 - Kinder Schokobons
Pack size 200g
Best before All dates from 20 April 2022 up to and including 21 August 2022
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How can I check if I’ve bought one of the products?
Ferrero has also issued advice to customers to help them check if they’ve bought one of the products.
You should look to see if the chocolate has a best before date that is affected by the recall.
Here’s where you can find the best before dates:
- Kinder Surprise 20g and Kinder Surprise 20g x3 – on the side of the 20g and the base of the 20g x 3 pack
- Kinder Surprise 100g – back of pack
- Kinder Mini eggs 75g – back of pack
- Kinder Egg Hunt Kit lS0g- on the base of the pack
- Kinder Schokobons 200g- back of pack
What are my consumer rights?
If you’ve purchased one of the affected Kinder products, do not eat it.
You’re can get a full refund from Ferrero.
You can contact customer services in the UK at [email protected] or [email protected] in Ireland.
Last year, a rogue batch of pork scratchings put at least a dozen people in hospital with salmonella.
Shoppers were warned not to eat smoked salmon and other fish products this week due to the possible presence of listeria.
Tesco was recently forced to recall some butter products due to E.coli risks.
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