• Food Poisoning
    • Symptoms
    • Prevention
    • Treatment
    • Causes
  • Pathogens
    • Botulism
    • Campylobacter
    • E. coli
    • Cyclospora
    • Norovirus
    • Hepatitis A
    • Salmonella
    • Listeria
    • Shigella
  • Food Safety
    • How to wash your hands
    • Food Safty And The Holidays
  • Legal
    • Can I sue for Food Poisoning?
    • E. coli Lawyer
      • E. coli Lawsuit
    • Salmonella Lawyer
      • Salmonella Lawsuit
    • Botulism Lawyer
    • Cyclospora Lawyer
    • Shigella Lawyer
    • Hepatitis A Lawyer
  • Outbreaks and Recalls
  • Connect With A Lawyer
What's Hot

Lyons Magnus Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Additional Nutritional and Beverage Products Due to the Potential for Microbial Contamination

August 10, 2022

Chocolate Factory Reopens After Salmonella Contamination

August 10, 2022

Summer Fun in Kansas Park Correlated with Shigella Outbreak

August 9, 2022
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Facebook Twitter YouTube
  • About
  • Contact Us
Food Poisoning NewsFood Poisoning News
  • Home
  • Food Poisoning
    • What is Food Poisoning?
      • Symptoms
      • Causes
      • Prevention
      • Treatment
      • Statistics
    • Pathogens
      • Botulism
      • Campylobacter
      • E. coli
      • Hepatitis A
      • Shigella
      • Norovirus
      • Salmonella
      • Cyclospora
      • Listeria
  • Food Safety
    • How to wash your hands
    • Food Safty And The Holidays
  • Legal
    • Salmonella Lawyer
      • Salmonella Lawsuit
    • E. coli Lawyer
      • E. coli Lawsuit
    • Cyclospora Lawyer
    • Shigella Lawyer
    • Hepatitis A Lawyer
    • Botulism Lawyer
  • Outbreaks and Recalls
Food Poisoning NewsFood Poisoning News
Home»Featured»Kinder Surprise Chocolate Eggs Recalled for Suspected Salmonella Contamination
Kinder Surprise Chocolate Eggs Recalled for Suspected Salmonella Contamination
According to the UK Health Security Agency, the majority of the cases of illness involved in this contamination are children under the age of 5.
Featured

Kinder Surprise Chocolate Eggs Recalled for Suspected Salmonella Contamination

Tony CovenyBy Tony CovenyApril 7, 2022Updated:April 7, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Reddit

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. Kinder Surprise Chocolate eggs are edible eggs with a small ‘surprise’ toy hidden inside.

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. In a public report Ferrero announced the recall saying, “we are voluntarily recalling selected batches of Kinder Surprise as a precautionary step, since we have become aware of a possible link to a number of reported cases of salmonella”. 

It has not yet been confirmed whether or not Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs are actually adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, since “none of…Kinder products released to market have tested positive for salmonella”, but it is highly probable due to the large number of illnesses connected with their consumption.

According to the UK Health Security Agency, the majority of the cases of illness involved in this contamination are children under the age of 5. Britain’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommends that people do not consume any of the 20g or three-pack of Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs with the ‘Best Before’ dates between July 11 and October 7, 2022.

Salmonella infection can cause unpleasant symptoms like diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. According to the CDC, children under age 5 are the most likely population to contract Salmonella infection. While certain populations such as the elderly or people with compromised immune systems are at an increased risk for serious illness and possible complications, most people only experience symptoms for 4 to 7 days and recover without need of medical treatment.

As Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs are a beloved Easter treat among children, out of an abundance of caution, parents are encouraged to be vigilant to ensure that these tempting treats are not accessible to their children in the home or elsewhere.

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/ferrero-recalls-uk-kinder-surprise-chocolate-egg-over-salmonella-fear-2022-04-04/

https://metro.co.uk/2022/04/04/around-40-children-under-five-suffer-salmonella-poisoning-from-kinder-eggs-16402575/ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/general/index.html

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Tony Coveny

Related Posts

Chocolate Factory Reopens After Salmonella Contamination

August 10, 2022

Recalled Meat and Poultry Wraps Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

August 9, 2022

August 8, 2022

Cause of Hundreds of Illnesses Identified:  Tara Flour in Daily Harvests French Lentil + Leek Crumbles

July 21, 2022
Add A Comment

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Attorney Advertisement
Ron Simon

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest food safety recall, outbreak, & investigation news.

Latest Posts

Chocolate Factory Reopens After Salmonella Contamination

August 10, 2022

Summer Fun in Kansas Park Correlated with Shigella Outbreak

August 9, 2022

Recalled Meat and Poultry Wraps Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

August 9, 2022

Food Poisoning News is a website devoted to providing you with the most current information on food safety, dangerous pathogens, food poisoning outbreaks and outbreak prevention, and food poisoning litigation.

We're social. Connect with us:

Facebook Twitter YouTube
Latest Posts

Chocolate Factory Reopens After Salmonella Contamination

August 10, 2022

Summer Fun in Kansas Park Correlated with Shigella Outbreak

August 9, 2022

Recalled Meat and Poultry Wraps Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

August 9, 2022
Get Informed

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest food safety recall, outbreak, & investigation news.

Facebook Twitter YouTube
  • Home
© 2022 Food Poisoning News. Sponsored by Ron Simon & Associates a Houston, TX law firm. Powered by ArmaVita.
Our website and content are for informational purposes only. Food Poisoning News does not provide legal advice, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.