Ferrero Kinder recalled to New Zealand after contracting salmonellosis

The Ferrero factory in Arlon was forced to close Friday after the bacterial incident that infected several eggs and Kinder chocolate candy. The Federal Food Chain Safety Agency (Afsca) has recalled all Kinder products manufactured there and withdrawn its production license from this site.

On Tuesday, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority recalled all Kinder products from Belgium.

“We know that these products, which contain small toys, are especially popular with children, so we urge consumers to take every precaution,” said Vincent Arbuckle, Deputy Director-General of the Food Safety Authority.

“The effects of salmonella infection can be serious, especially in children under five, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems.”

No cases of the disease have so far been reported in New Zealand.

Prior to New Zealand, Ferrero products were removed from shelves in several European countries (France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden and the Netherlands) and in the United States.

According to the Italian company, the presence of salmonella was detected on December 15 at the Arlon site and the origin comes from a filter in the outlet of two raw materials tanks.

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps in humans. It is one of the most common types of foodborne infections.