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Kinder chocolate products have been linked to over 150 Salmonella cases reported in 11 countries, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) alert. Most cases are in Europe, though one case has been reported in the United States. The outbreak has mostly affected children under 10 years old, and, as of April 25, no fatalities have been reported.
Ferrero, the Italian company that produces Kinder products, began a multinational recall on April 2 after some chocolate products made in its Belgium facility were linked to a Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) outbreak in the United Kingdom. On April 8, this recall was extended to include all products manufactured at their plant in Arlon, Belgium, and Ferrero announced they were suspending operations at the facility. Two Kinder products have also been recalled in the United States: the Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket.
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Ferrero, the Italian company that produces Kinder products, began a multinational recall on April 2 after some chocolate products made in its Belgium facility were linked to a Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) outbreak in the United Kingdom. On April 8, this recall was extended to include all products manufactured at their plant in Arlon, Belgium, and Ferrero announced they were suspending operations at the facility. Two Kinder products have also been recalled in the United States: the Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket.
Kinder Chocolate Tied to 151 Salmonella Cases in 11 Countries
The outbreak has been traced back to the company's Belgium production plant.
www.medscape.com