In the UK, sixty-three people, mostly young children, have been infected with salmonella after consuming Kinder Surprise eggs produced in Belgium.
Several cases have also been reported elsewhere in Europe such as Ireland, France where 21 patients have been identified so far, but also in Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands. No fatal cases have been reported so far in Britain or elsewhere, but most cases of infection are in children under 5 years old. In France, the median age of patients is 4 years. A hundred cases have reportedly been identified so far on the continent.
And with us?
And with us? In Flanders, 16 suspected cases of salmonella infection are being investigated by Vlaams Agentschap Zorg en Gezondheid, announces Het Laatste Nieuws. According to the FASFC, there are just over 25 suspected cases in Belgium.
The Ferrero company has recalled certain batches of these treats as a precaution while investigations into these cases of poisoning continue, specifies the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The products in question were manufactured in the Ferrero factory in Arlon.
Symptoms of a salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. While most cases resolve within a few days, symptoms can be severe and lead to hospitalization, especially in the very young and those with weakened immune systems.
The batches concerned
These are Kinder Surprise 20g and 3x20g with a minimum durability date (BDD) between 07/11/22 and 10/7/22; Kinder Surprise Maxis with a DDM between 08/10/22 and 09/10/22; Schoko Bons with a DDM between 08/10/22 and 09/10/22 and Kinder Mini Eggs with a DDM between 08/10/22 and 09/10/22.
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