Kinder Eggs are one of several products being recalled across Europe and in Canada after a salmonella outbreak was traced to a company factory in Belgium.
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Kinder Eggs are one of several products being recalled across Europe and in Canada after a salmonella outbreak was traced to a company factory in Belgium.
Laurie Dieffembacq / BELGA MAG / AFP via Getty Images
Several Kinder chocolate products, including the popular Kinder Eggs, are being recalled across Europe and Canada due to salmonella outbreaks in several European countries.
At least 134 cases have been reported by European Center for Disease Control and Prevention, mainly in children under 10 years of age. The first case was identified in the UK in early January.
Canada also has announced recalling Kinder products.
It was not immediately clear whether the recall involved products sold in the United States, and a representative for Ferrero, which owns Kinder, did not immediately respond to NPR’s request for comment.
Ferrero says it can track origin about a salmonella outbreak to a filter at the company’s plant in Arlon, Belgium. The filter, at the outlet of the two feed tanks, has now been removed.
Ferrero said the presence of salmonella was detected on December 15.
The recall applies to products made in Belgium and, in addition to Kinder Eggs, includes lots of Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g and Kinder Schoko-Bons.
“We deeply regret this matter and would like to thank the authorities for their continued cooperation and recommendations,” said Ferrero. “We take food safety very seriously and every step we take is guided by our commitment to care for the consumer.”
