Saw that reported last week. It looks like most of the contaminated products have been in Europe, with only a couple here in N. America.

Yep - just in time for Easter!

Of course, and I have a 6 pack of those Kinder Eggs waiting for Madi and Maci, they love the things. (sigh) Not the recalled items, but same company, so it makes me think twice about giving them to them.

Annie

How does the chocolate become contaminated? (Salmonella?) And I wonder how company discovered the bacteria. Reports of illness or routine testing of batches?

Don’t workers wear gloves and masks?

Sounds awful.

Still under investigation since the timeline is not adding up. In the link i provided above...

"...A processing step involving buttermilk was the possible contamination point. The origin of contamination was a filter at the outlet of two raw material tanks, which was removed, cleaned and reconnected after negative testing. Chocolate products were distributed across Europe and globally after negative Salmonella testing.

In January, samples on semi-finished and finished products and surfaces were positive for Salmonella. The last Salmonella-positive was recorded on Jan. 11, 2022, from two buttermilk tanks..."

A dozen articles available using a quick google search.

Thank you. I have had to rush around for other tasks today and was curious. Yes, the timeline questions.

The FDA recall list does not include the Kinder Eggs. It is the bite sized assorment boxes and bags. Recall and package pictures, HERE

FSN, FoodSafetyNews reports products under investigation as well as FDA recalls.

Poppy seeds are next...