Kinder Surprise eggs recalled in UK due to a link with salmonella
Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever
April 5, 2022, 1:04 pm

Kinder Surprise eggs recalled in UK due to a link with salmonella

Chocolate-maker Ferrero is recalling some batches of Kinder Surprise eggs in the UK due to a link with salmonella (File photo: Pixabay)

The Guardian reported, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said that the chocolate-maker Ferrero is recalling some batches of Kinder Surprise eggs in the UK due to a link with salmonella.

In an alert, the FSA said: “This is in connection with a potential link to a salmonella outbreak. A number of these cases have been young children.”

Investigations led by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, Public Health Wales and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland found a link between reported cases of salmonella poisoning across the UK and the Kinder eggs.

The products affected are 20g eggs or three-packs of eggs with best before dates between 11 July and 7 October 2022.

As a precautionary measure, Ferrero has recalled the products and people are being advised not to eat them. The FSA said the eggs were all manufactured at the same factory. Other Ferrero products are not thought to be affected.

“Salmonella can be spread from person to person, so anyone affected should adhere to good hygiene practice such as washing hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and avoiding handling food for others where possible, if you have symptoms.”

According to The Guardian, symptoms of salmonella include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever. While most cases resolve in a few days, symptoms can be severe and lead to hospital admission, especially in the very young and those with weakened immune systems.

Tina Potter, the FSA’s 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.

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“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.

“The food business involved has voluntarily carried out this product withdrawal and recall and we are working closely with them and their competent authorities to identify the precise cause of this outbreak.”

Dr Lesley Larkin of the UKHSA said: “Anybody with concerns that they have symptoms of salmonellosis should contact their GP or call NHS 111.

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Dr Lesley Larkin noted that “Salmonella can be spread from person to person, so anyone affected should adhere to good hygiene practice such as washing hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and avoiding handling food for others where possible, if you have symptoms.”

Source: theguardian

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