URGENT - Product Recall Related to an Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium
The voluntary recall is on a selection of Kinder products, which have been manufactured in Belgium, as a precautionary measure, in relation to a number of reported cases of salmonella.
Following the Food Standards Agency Product Recall Information Notices (PRIN) published on 2 April 2022 and updated on 6 April and 8 April 2022, work has continued to investigate the Monophasic Salmonella typhimurium outbreak linked to Kinder chocolate products produced in Belgium and distributed across the UK and other countries.
Concerns have been raised regarding the efficacy of the product withdrawal and recall in reaching small independent and franchise retailers, and that some of the affected products may remain on sale. Ferrero has advised that it has employed independent auditors to undertake surveys of small retailers to check for display of recalled products. Feedback from initial visits confirms that recalled product remains on sale at some retailers. Where possible Ferrero is purchasing the product to discard it.
In light of the seriousness of the foodborne outbreak, with a number of young children becoming seriously unwell and many reported cases being admitted to hospital, we are urging all retailers, especially smaller food retailers, both independent and franchise chains, are aware of the product recall and that the affected products have been withdrawn and removed from sale.
We are also asking that retailers do not remove point of sale notices and to continue to display the point of sale notice in a prominent position that increases the likelihood of consumers seeing the recall. The Food Standards Agency has made a similar request to retailers via the British Retail Consortium and the Association of Convenience Stores.
See link here for Customer Notice.
See link here for recall details.
