More Kinder products are being recalled from Woolworths, Coles, and Kmart over potential salmonella contamination — here are all the details
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More Kinder chocolate products are being urgently recalled from the shelves of major retailers due to potential salmonella contamination.
Last week, we reported about the recall of several items by the confectionary brand, warning shoppers to not consume the products as they may cause illness.
On Saturday, however, Food Standards Australia released an update on the Kinder recall, informing the public that they’ve added additional items to the list of products that consumers should refrain from purchasing and eating.
The newly recalled products and their batch numbers are:
- Kinder Easter Basket 120g (6x20g): 19300698000619
- Kinder Mini Eggs Hazelnut: 100g: 19300698020242; 270g; 9300698503618; 750g: 9300698503618
- Kinder Surprise Maxi (Miraculous) 100g: 19300698018591
- Kinder Surprise Maxi (Natoons) 100g: 19300698016528
- Kinder Surprise Xmas Maxi (Disney Frozen 2021) 100g: 9300698502246
- Kinder Surprise Xmas Maxi (2021) 100g: 9300698501935
- Kinder Maxi Xmas Mix with Plush (2021) 133g: 9300698504004
- Kinder Xmas Happy Moments Ballotin (2021) 190g: 9300698503960
The original list of recalled products included the following items:
- Kinder Easter Basket 120g (6x20g) - best before dates from 7/10/22 up to and including 20/11/22
- Kinder Mini Eggs Hazelnut 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22
- Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22
- Kinder Surprise Maxi - Natoons 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22
Additional Kinder items have been added to the list of products being recalled over salmonella concerns. Credit: Food Standards Australia.
The Kinder chocolate items have previously been available for purchase nationally at the stores of Coles, Woolworths, Target, Kmart, Big W, and independent grocery retailers such as IGA and petrol stations and online shops.
Food Standards Australia has reiterated, however, that while a number of Kinder products have been recalled, the 20-g Kinder Surprise and three-pack eggs in white, blue, and pink varieties are not affected by the recall and are safe for consumption.
Additionally, it should be noted that only Kinder products manufactured in Belgium were affected by the recall, items made in Italy are said to be fine for consumption.
The group advised: “The recall is due to potential microbial (Salmonella) contamination.”
“Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed."
“Consumers should not eat this product and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund."
“Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.”
More information on the recall can be found at this link.
As member @Ricci quipped - “they do advertise there's a surprise inside each one”, but this isn’t the good kind! Stay safe, folks.
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