WATCH OUT: Kinder chocolate products urgently recalled over salmonella concerns
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Watch out, members – especially those who have already bought chocolate egg treats ahead of Easter!
A huge range of Kinder chocolate products have been urgently recalled from major supermarkets such as Coles, Woolworths, Target, Kmart, and Big W, as well as independent stores and online food retailers, even petrol stations, nationwide.
According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), the widely popular Kinder Easter egg treats could be potentially contaminated with salmonella and must be taken off the shelves immediately.
The Kinder products that have been recalled are:
- 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
The manufacturer, Ferrero Australia Pty. Ltd, also clarified that other Ferrero and Kinder products are not affected by the contamination.
Ferrero Australia Pty. Ltd. is conducting a recall of these four Kinder chocolate egg products. Credit: Food Standards Australia.
Most of the cases were found in Britain, among children under 10 years old.
“We deeply regret this matter and would like to thank authorities for the ongoing collaboration and recommendations,” said a spokesperson for Ferrero, adding that the company has replaced the filter and stepped up its quality checks at the factory.
The urgent recall here in Australia is a response to the recent outbreak in Europe.
"Consumers should not eat this product and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund," FSANZ advised.
"Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice."