The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (Afsca) asked Belgians on Monday to be vigilant regarding several products manufactured by Ferrero. An outbreak of salmonella has been detected in several European countries following the consumption of Kinder Surprise and Schoko Bons in particular, very popular chocolates, especially as Easter approaches.
The Afsca therefore asks Belgians not to consume, precisely, products that fall within the following criteria:
– Kinder Surprise 20g and 3x20g with a minimum durability date (BDD) between 07/11/22 and 10/7/22
– Kinder Surprise Maxi with an MDD between 08/10/22 and 09/10/22
– Schoko Bons with an MDD between 08/10/22 and 09/10/22
– Kinder Mini Eggs with an MDD between 08/10/22 and 09/10/22
So far, 63 cases of salmonella have been detected in Britain following locals ate Kinder Surprise. In Belgium, there are currently no confirmed cases linked to this epidemic. A number of suspected cases are being investigated in cooperation with community health services and the national reference laboratory Sciensano.
Possible symptoms of salmonellosis food infection are fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea within 6 to 72 hours of eating the infected food. Young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly are more likely to develop symptoms. Consumers who have questions can contact the consumer contact point of the FASFC via the online form or on the free number 0800 13 550 (available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 p.m. at 4:30 p.m.).
