Kinder chocolates produced in Belgium by Ferrero were recalled in April 2022 due to salmonella contamination. A hundred cases have been identified in France. Back to this health scandal.
Kinder surprise, Kinder Rabbit, Advent calendars, Schoko-Bons, Egg… All batches of Kinder (Ferrero) chocolates produced in the Arlon factory (Belgium) were recalled from April 5 2022 due to salmonella contamination. Ferrero launched on April 30 a platform medical claims online. The production plant shut down on April 8 by the Belgian Food Agency (FASFC) was able to restart in June. “This reopening follows a thorough cleaning and food safety checks carried out in close collaboration with the Belgian food safety authority (AFSCA). […] More than 1,800 quality tests were carried out, 10,000 parts were dismantled and cleaned. We have also updated security protocols products, training and sampling in the factory“reassured Ferrero. 118 cases of salmonellosis have been identified in France by Public Health Franceof which 22 were hospitalized for their salmonellosis, all released since. No deaths has not been reported. What is the list of recalled Kinder chocolates For risk of salmonellosis? What are the symptoms in case of salmonellosis ?
What is the list of Kinder not to eat?
The list of Kinder products recalled by Ferrero has been completed. All Kinder that have been produced in the Belgian factory are withdrawn from the market and recalled, regardless of their expiry date, indicates the DGCCRF :
- Kinder Surprise 20g (by one, by three, by four and by six) and 100g (Kinder Maxi)
- Kinder Schoko-Bons milk and white sachets of 125 g, 150 g, 200 g, 225 g, 300 g, 330 g, 350 g, 480 g, 500 g
- Kinder Mini Eggs, hazelnut, cocoa, milk, Kinder Mini Eggs mix
- Kinder Happy Moments: 191g, 242g, 347g and 400g.
- KinderMix : Bag 193g, Basket 150g, Plush 133g, Bucket 198g, Car 125g.
- Kinder Advent Calendar (431g, 133g, 184g, 311g, 243g, 127g)
- Cake Layer Cake 6/8 PARTS and 8/10 PARTS with Chocobons/Kinder as decoration. DLC until 04/16/2022 included, sold at Auchan (to be returned to the point of sale).
Not affected by the recall:
- THE Kinder Bueno
- THE Kinder Chocolate bars
- THE MAXI Kinder Surprise eggs (150g, 220g and 320g).
- THE Kinder Country
- THE large flame eggs sold for Easter (eggs of 220 grams).
As a precaution, some distributors preferred to withdraw all the Kinder they had put in store without distinguishing between the products listed in the manufacturer’s recall and the other Kinder on the shelves. The affected products have expiry dates of August 2022.
How do I get a refund for a recalled Kinder product?
Provided with a photo of the packaging with the product references (Best Before Date, barcode number), consumers could call the phone number provided by the company to request a refund: 08 00 65 36 53 and/or thefollowing email address: [email protected]. Consumers should not bring their products back to the store “to avoid confusion”, Ferrero said. Reimbursement was made in the form of shopping vouchers to be used as desired on all food sections of stores in the catchment area (excluding alcohol), or on Ferrero products.
What should you know about salmonella?
Salmonella are bacteria responsible for salmonellosis. Salmonella infections manifested by acute gastroenteritis (diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, etc.) often accompanied by fever within 48 hours of consuming the contaminated products. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects, pregnant women and the elderly. In the cases more serious, this infection may progress to a septicaemic or localized form, which may require hospitalization. If in doubt, consult a doctor indicating the consumption of the chocolates concerned.
International outbreak of salmonellosis in young children linked to the consumption of Kinder brand products. Update in France as of June 2, 2022. Public Health France.
Kinder scandal: two new foodwatch revelations, Foodwatch, April 13, 2022
Recall of all Kinder products manufactured at the Arlon factory, closed by the Belgian authorities – 08/04/2022
Withdrawal-recall of Kinder brand products (Kinder surprise, Kinder surprise Maxi, Schoko-Bons and Kinder Mini Eggs) due to suspected Salmonella Typhimurium infection, Public Health France press release, April 4, 2022
Ferrero is voluntarily recalling certain batches of Kinder surprise, Schoko-bons and Mini eggs in France, Ferrero press release, April 5, 2022