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    Kinder chocolate products are suspected of salmonella infection, and related outbreaks broke out in many countries

    • Last Update: 2022-05-17
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    On April 27, the United Nations officially announced that a salmonella outbreak related to chocolate products produced in Belgium broke out in many European and American countries.
    The related products have been sold to at least 113 countries and regions, including mainland China and Hong Kong .

     
    It is reported that on March 27, 2022, the United Kingdom notified the World Health Organization of a cluster of cases of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium sequence 34 infection
    .
    The investigation revealed that the affected products were identified as Kinder chocolate series products produced at the Ferrero Corporate plant in Arlon, Belgium, in December 2021 and January 2022
    .
     
    On April 10, the International Network of Food Safety Authorities (INFOSAN) issued a global alert, initiating a global product recall
    .
    As of April 25, 2022, 151 cases of Salmonella typhimurium genes suspected to be associated with consumption of affected chocolate products have been reported in 11 countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States Related cases, many with bloody diarrhea symptoms, but as of April 25, no deaths related to this outbreak have been reported
    .
     
    It is worth noting that on April 15, the General Administration of Customs issued a consumer reminder that consumers suspend consumption of any batch, shelf life and packaging method produced by the Ferrero Group’s factory in Arlon, Belgium.
    Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Chocolate products from Eggs, Kinder Surprise Maxi and Kinder Schokbons
    .
     
      In addition, on April 9, Ferrero China also issued a statement on its official Weibo in response, saying that Ferrero China promised to consumers that all Kinder products produced in China and imported to mainland China (including in-transit and official channels for sale) The products are not related to the Belgian production plant involved and are not within the scope of this recall
    .
     
      According to reports, Salmonella is a large group of Gram-negative bacilli with similar morphology, biochemical properties and antigenic structure
    .
    Salmonella is widely distributed in domestic and wild animals
    .
    Salmonella can travel throughout the food chain, from animal feed, through primary production, all the way to the home or food service establishment
    .
    Human salmonellosis is commonly contracted through consumption of contaminated food of animal origin (mainly eggs, meat, poultry and milk)
    .
    Human-to-human transmission can also occur via the fecal-oral route
    .
    Salmonellosis is characterized by acute fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
    .
    Symptoms usually appear 6-72 hours after ingestion of salmonella-contaminated food or water, and illness lasts 2-7 days
    .
    The symptoms of salmonellosis are relatively mild, and in most cases, patients recover without special treatment
    .
    However, in some cases, especially in children and elderly patients, the associated dehydration can become severe and life-threatening
    .
     
      Prevention of salmonellosis requires control measures at all stages of the food chain, from agricultural production to food processing, manufacturing and preparation in commercial establishments and households, WHO said
    .
    General precautions for the public include: wash hands with soap and water, especially after touching pets or farm animals, or after using the toilet; make sure food is cooked properly; drink only pasteurized or boiled milk; avoid ice, Unless it's made from safe water; wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly
    .


      Related reports:
     
      Ferrero recalls chocolate eggs suspected of containing salmonella 
     
      Ferrero China issued a statement in response to the product suspected of being linked to Salmonella infection 
     
      Ferrero recalls chocolate produced in Belgium, China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association reminds importers to cooperate with the recall
     
      Ferrero recalls chocolate produced in Belgium, Customs warns consumers not to eat the product 
     
      EU updates recall notification for chocolate products originating in Belgium and says related products have been distributed to China
     

    Salmonella outbreaks related to chocolate products in Europe and the United States Related products have been sold to mainland China and Hong Kong

      This article is edited by Foodmate.
    com Food Information Center.
    Reprinting is prohibited without authorization.
    If you need to reprint, please contact news@foodmate.
    net for authorization
    .
      On April 27, the United Nations officially announced that a salmonella outbreak related to chocolate products produced in Belgium broke out in many European and American countries.
    The related products have been sold to at least 113 countries and regions, including mainland China and Hong Kong .

    Food Partner Network News Chocolate Salmonella Outbreak in China
     
      It is reported that on March 27, 2022, the United Kingdom notified the World Health Organization of a cluster of cases of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium sequence 34 infection
    .
    The investigation revealed that the affected products were identified as Kinder chocolate series products produced at the Ferrero Corporate plant in Arlon, Belgium, in December 2021 and January 2022
    .
     
      On April 10, the International Network of Food Safety Authorities (INFOSAN) issued a global alert, initiating a global product recall
    .
    As of April 25, 2022, 151 cases of Salmonella typhimurium genes suspected to be associated with consumption of affected chocolate products have been reported in 11 countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States Related cases, many with bloody diarrhea symptoms, but as of April 25, no deaths related to this outbreak have been reported
    .
     
      It is worth noting that on April 15, the General Administration of Customs issued a consumer reminder that consumers suspend consumption of any batch, shelf life and packaging method produced by the Ferrero Group’s factory in Arlon, Belgium.
    Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Chocolate products from Eggs, Kinder Surprise Maxi and Kinder Schokbons
    .
     
      In addition, on April 9, Ferrero China also issued a statement on its official Weibo in response, saying that Ferrero China promised to consumers that all Kinder products produced in China and imported to mainland China (including in-transit and official channels for sale) The products are not related to the Belgian production plant involved and are not within the scope of this recall
    .
     
      According to reports, Salmonella is a large group of Gram-negative bacilli with similar morphology, biochemical properties and antigenic structure
    .
    Salmonella is widely distributed in domestic and wild animals
    .
    Salmonella can travel throughout the food chain, from animal feed, through primary production, all the way to the home or food service establishment
    .
    Human salmonellosis is commonly contracted through consumption of contaminated food of animal origin (mainly eggs, meat, poultry and milk)
    .
    Human-to-human transmission can also occur via the fecal-oral route
    .
    Salmonellosis is characterized by acute fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
    .
    Symptoms usually appear 6-72 hours after ingestion of salmonella-contaminated food or water, and illness lasts 2-7 days
    .
    The symptoms of salmonellosis are relatively mild, and in most cases, patients recover without special treatment
    .
    However, in some cases, especially in children and elderly patients, the associated dehydration can become severe and life-threatening
    .
     
      Prevention of salmonellosis requires control measures at all stages of the food chain, from agricultural production to food processing, manufacturing and preparation in commercial establishments and households, WHO said
    .
    General precautions for the public include: wash hands with soap and water, especially after touching pets or farm animals, or after using the toilet; make sure food is cooked properly; drink only pasteurized or boiled milk; avoid ice, Unless it's made from safe water; wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly
    .


      Related reports:
     
      Ferrero recalls chocolate eggs suspected of containing salmonella 
     
      Ferrero China issued a statement in response to the product suspected of being linked to Salmonella infection 
     
      Ferrero recalls chocolate produced in Belgium, China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association reminds importers to cooperate with the recall
     
      Ferrero recalls chocolate produced in Belgium, Customs warns consumers not to eat the product 
     
      EU updates recall notification for chocolate products originating in Belgium and says related products have been distributed to China
     

    Salmonella outbreaks related to chocolate products in Europe and the United States Related products have been sold to mainland China and Hong Kong

      This article is edited by Foodmate.
    com Food Information Center.
    Reprinting is prohibited without authorization.
    If you need to reprint, please contact news@foodmate.
    net for authorization
    .


      Related reports:
     
      Ferrero recalls chocolate eggs suspected of containing salmonella 
    Ferrero recalls chocolate eggs suspected of containing salmonella 
     
      Ferrero China issued a statement in response to the product suspected of being linked to Salmonella infection 
     
    Ferrero China issued a statement in response to the product suspected of being linked to Salmonella infection
      Ferrero recalls chocolate produced in Belgium, China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association reminds importers to cooperate with the recall
    Ferrero recalls chocolate produced in Belgium, China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association reminds importers to cooperate with the recall
     
      Ferrero recalls chocolate produced in Belgium, Customs warns consumers not to eat the product 
     
    Ferrero recalls chocolate produced in Belgium, Customs warns consumers not to eat the product 
      EU updates recall notification for chocolate products originating in Belgium and says related products have been distributed to China
    EU updates recall notification for chocolate products originating in Belgium and says related products have been distributed to China
     

    Salmonella outbreaks related to chocolate products in Europe and the United States Related products have been sold to mainland China and Hong Kong

    Salmonella outbreaks related to chocolate products in Europe and the United States Related products have been sold to mainland China and Hong
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