Salmonella

2022 - 4 - 12

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Additional products added to chocolate recall linked to salmonella ... (TheRecord.com)

The agency had previously announced a recall for Kinder Schoko-Bons, Happy Moments - Kinder Confections Assortment, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Egg Hunt Kits, ...

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What you need to know about the Kinder chocolate salmonella recall (The Straits Times)

The recalls were prompted by reports of customers falling ill with salmonella poisoning after eating these sweet treats. Singapore is one of the countries ...

In this update, Kinder Schokobons (all pack sizes with all expiry dates), Kinder Surprise Maxi (100g packs with all expiry dates), Kinder Mini Eggs (75g packs with all expiry dates) and Kinder Egg Hunt Kit (150g packs with all expiry dates) were recalled. In response to the first report on April 4, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued its first product recall for batches of Kinder Surprise eggs in the Republic on April 6. Two days later, the food agency extended the recall to three more Kinder products - Kinder Mini Eggs (75g), Kinder Egg Hunt Kit (150g) and Kinder Surprise Maxi (100g) - with specific expiry dates for each item.

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Girl left 'dead behind the eyes' after mum claims she got salmonella ... (Accrington Observer)

Charlotte Wingfield's little girl Brooklyn-Mai's temperature spiked to 39c because of the food poisoning.

The FSA, which is continuing to investigate an outbreak of salmonella cases linked to Kinder products, said the new update means all the products in the recall notice, no matter what the best-before date is, should not be eaten. I knew something wasn't right and spoke to the gp who ran through a list of what it could be. Charlotte posted a photo on Facebook, and the photo has been shared more than 500 times.

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Tot left 'dead behind the eyes' after getting salmonella from Kinder egg (Birmingham Live)

Mum Charlotte Wingfield found out her daughter had salmonella as Kinder products are being recalled.

We continue to work closely with UK and international partners, including the UK Health Security Agency and Food Standards Scotland, to establish how this outbreak started and make sure all necessary steps have been taken to prevent further illness." The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Friday that 67 people in the UK are known to have been infected with salmonella in the outbreak linked to the treats. "Her temperature spiked to over 39° and I struggled to disturb her.

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Ferrero recalls chocolates implicated in Salmonella outbreak- Food ... (News Room Guyana)

The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) hereby advises the public that there is a recall of all batches of Kinder chocolate products ...

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoilt, but can make you sick. The GA-FDD is urging consumers to NOT consume the recalled products and if you have the implicated product in your home, to immediately DISCARD or return to the location where they were purchased. The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) hereby advises the public that there is a recall of all batches of Kinder chocolate products manufactured by the Ferrero Ardennes S.A facility in Rue Pietro Ferrero, 5 Arlon 6700, Belgium, due to a Salmonella outbreak.

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Girl, three, 'dead behind the eyes' after 'salmonella poisoning from ... (AOL UK)

Charlotte Wingfield claimed in a Facebook post that her daughter, Brooklyn-Mai, contracted salmonella from eating the product.

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More Kinder Chocolates Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk (heartfm.ca)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded the Kinder chocolate recall to include Kinder Advent Calendars and Frozen, Trolls and Smurfs themed Kinder ...

It's now warning people to avoid Kinder Advent Calendars, Kinder Surprise Frozen, Kinder Surprise Trolls and Kinder Surprise The Smurfs with best before dates ranging from March 2nd 2022 to November 29th 2022. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded the Kinder chocolate recall to include Kinder Advent Calendars and Frozen, Trolls and Smurfs themed Kinder Surprise eggs. CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded it's recall of Kinder brand chocolates to include more products.

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Kinder recalls certain Easter candy due to possible salmonella; sold ... (masslive.com)

Kinder has recalled two of its Easter candies due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall includes the Kinder Happy Moments Milk Chocolate and ...

The company said those who purchased the candies should not eat them and can get a refund. The Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket was sold at Big Y locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The recall includes the Kinder Happy Moments Milk Chocolate and Crispy Wafers Assortment and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket.

Singapore food authority further extends recall of Kinder products on ... (Xinhua)

SINGAPORE, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has further extended the recall of four Belgium-imported Kinder chocolate products on ...

SFA has directed five importers to recall the implicated products. Among the four products, the recall of three products, namely Kinder Surprise Maxi, Kinder Mini Eggs and Kinder Egg Hunt Kit, will be further widened to all batches and shelf dates, just a few days after the SFA announced recall of certain batches on April 8. SINGAPORE, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has further extended the recall of four Belgium-imported Kinder chocolate products on Salmonella concerns, the authority said in a press release on Tuesday.

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More Kinder-brand chocolates recalled over concerns of salmonella ... (CityNews Ottawa)

The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which could lead to the recall of more products, in which the public would be notified.

The CFIA said there have not been any reported illnesses related to the recalled Kinder-brand chocolates in the country. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. The agency is now telling Canadians to check if you have the recalled products in your home, and to not consume the chocolate and candy, to instead throw the treats out or return them to the store you purchased them.

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Rapid outbreak assessment: Multi-country Salmonella outbreak ... (EFSA news)

As of 8 April 2022, 150 confirmed and probable cases of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported in nine EU/EEA countries (Belgium, France, Germany, ...

In addition, the company recalled all batches of all products produced at the Belgian establishment regardless of their lot number or expiration date. In December 2021, S. Typhimurium was detected in a buttermilk tank at the Belgian establishment of the company in question during its own checks. At the end of March 2022, upon availability of sequencing data, scientists linked human cases to the establishment in Belgium through advanced molecular typing techniques.

EU: Salmonella outbreak in chocolate eggs due to bad milk (The Seattle Times)

European health officials investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to chocolate Easter eggs that has sickened at least 150 children across the ...

“This outbreak is rapidly evolving, and children have so far been most at risk for severe infection among reported cases,” the European CDC said in its report. Officials said “the processing step involving buttermilk” was identified by the company as the point of contamination for two products, chocolate eggs that normally have a surprise toy inside and bite-sized praline chocolates. Britain has so far reported the most cases – 65 – of whom 43% are hospitalized.

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Five hospitalised in cases linked to Kinder salmonella outbreak in ... (Irish Examiner)

Five of the 15 people in Ireland who fell ill in connection with a salmonella outbreak linked to Kinder Egg chocolate products had to be hospitalised, ...

One-third of the 15 cases reported in Ireland have been hospitalised, the ECDC said. In France, there have been 25 confirmed cases. In an update today, the ECDC said that 150 cases across Europe have been reported linked to the outbreak.

EU: Salmonella outbreak in chocolate eggs due to bad milk (ABC News)

European health officials investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to chocolate Easter eggs that has sickened at least 150 children across the ...

“This outbreak is rapidly evolving, and children have so far been most at risk for severe infection among reported cases,” the European CDC said in its report. Ferrero began recalling chocolate eggs and other products in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and elsewhere weeks ago. Officials said “the processing step involving buttermilk” was identified by the company as the point of contamination for two products, chocolate eggs that normally have a surprise toy inside and bite-sized praline chocolates.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to Kinder chocolate products traced to ... (Evening Standard)

A “Rapid Outbreak Assessment” released by the European Food Safety Authority and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said they had matched ...

The firm said it acknowledged “internal inefficiencies, creating delays in retrieving and sharing information in a timely manner” and said these had “impacted the speed and effectiveness of the investigations”. On April 8, the food safety authority in Belgium assessed that the factory was not able to guarantee the safety of its products, and as a result “the authorisation for production was withdrawn”. The report said the factory “distributed the implicated chocolate products across Europe and globally after negative Salmonella testing”.

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Salmonella outbreak: potential link to raw materials (FoodManufacture.co.uk)

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is to investigate a potential link between contaminated raw material and the multi-country ...

The plant will only re-open once certified by the authorities.” On 8 April 2022, the food safety authority in Belgium performed official controls at the factory and withdrew the company’s authorisation for production. A spokesman for Ferrero said: “Ferrero acknowledges there were internal inefficiencies, creating delays in retrieving and sharing information in a timely manner.

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Five hospitalised in Ireland with illness linked to Kinder salmonella ... (Sunday World)

Five of 15 people in Ireland who fell sick following an outbreak of salmonella linked to Kinder Egg chocolate had to be hospitalised.

The HSE have said that the most recent cases linked to the outbreak in Ireland were reported in mid-March. The ECDC have said that the majority of cases are in children under 10. 15 cases of food poisoning linked to the outbreak have been confirmed in Ireland

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Kinder salmonella outbreak linked to buttermilk (WalesOnline)

A "Rapid Outbreak Assessment" released by the European Food Safety Authority and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said they had matched ...

Ferrero also said it was suspending operations at its plant in Arlon, which it said will only reopen "once certified by the authorities". The report said "the processing step involving buttermilk was identified as the possible contamination point", and hygiene measures were implemented. European health officials investigating the salmonella outbreak linked to Kinder chocolate products have said they suspect it is related to buttermilk used in a Belgian factory.

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Ferrero factory in Belgium suspends all activities following ... (EURACTIV)

A salmonella outbreak, linked to multiple Kinder products made at a Ferrero factory in Belgium, continues to spread in Europe. All production has been ...

“The recalls and withdrawals launched worldwide will reduce the risk of further infections. Monophasic salmonella typhimurium bacteria are responsible for the outbreak. The previous recall only covered products with best-before dates up to 7 October 2022.

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Kinder salmonella link: Outbreak suspected to be related to ... (Sky News)

A UK recall of Kinder chocolate products was extended on Friday to include all of those manufactured at the site in Belgium, regardless of their best-before ...

The firm said it acknowledged "internal inefficiencies, creating delays in retrieving and sharing information in a timely manner" and said these had "impacted the speed and effectiveness of the investigations". On 8 April, the food safety authority in Belgium assessed that the factory was not able to guarantee the safety of its products, and as a result "the authorisation for production was withdrawn". The salmonella outbreak linked to Kinder chocolate products is suspected to be related to buttermilk used in a Belgian factory, European health officials have said.

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Five hospitalised due to salmonella outbreak linked to Kinder ... (The Irish Times)

In an update published on Tuesday, the ECDC said there have 150 cases across Europe linked to the outbreak. The majority of infections are among children ...

Ferrero has since recalled some of its products and shut the factory while the HSE and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued public health warnings. In the UK, 65 cases have been confirmed with 43 per cent of these being hospitalised, while in France, there have been 25 confirmed cases, with half being hospitalised. Ferrero has recalled some of its products and the HSE and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland have issued public health warnings.

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