There is a big recall in Ferrero in Germany. Many chocolate products from the famous brand “Kinder” were affected. Now the explosive details come to light.
+++ 10.20 am: It appears Ferrero has been aware of the salmonella condition for some time. As Ferrero France explained, officials were already aware of the salmonella case at the plant in Arlon, Belgium, on December 15 last year. RUHR24 reports on this.
During the inspection, salmonella was detected in a sieve at the exit of two tanks for raw materials. Then the products made from it were discontinued and the filter replaced. Ferrero also stated that controls on finished and semi-finished products have been increased as a result.
Ferrero’s major call-up: Factory in Belgium must be closed
The group is now recalling all factory-produced Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise Maxi and Chocolate Cakes. Even the advent calendars for the 2021 season have already been affected The virtuous city mentioned.
Update from April 11 9:11 am: Ferrero’s recall now has dire consequences for the company. Salmonella, which can be detected in many products, can be traced back to the plant in Arlon, Belgium. The authorities are now taking action there.
Accordingly, the Ferrero production license at the Belgian site has been withdrawn. You can work there again only when all food safety requirements can be met again.
Ferrero: Extension of the withdrawal of “kids” chocolate – a warning about salmonella
Update from April 8 9:23 am: The recall in Ferrero is getting bigger and bigger. More and more “baby” products are affected by the return process. Here is an overview of all products affected according to Ferrero:
- Kinder Surprise 3er Pack (3x 20g) Classic Egg
EAN PO No.: 4008400240329
Best Before Date: 04.10.2015 – 06/21/2022 - Kinder Surprise Pack of 3 (3x 20g) Pink Egg
EAN PO No.: 4008400480329
Best Before Date: 04.10.2015 – 06/21/2022 - Baby chocolate 125g, 200g, 300g, 200g + 25g free, 300g + 50g free, 350g, 500g
EAN SR:
5413548280189
5413548283128
4008400621722
4008400280127
4008400621920
8000500269633
5413548015552
Best Before Date: 28.05.2020 – 08/28/2022 - Kinder Bones White Chocolate 200 gm
EAN PO: 8000500289877
Best Before Date: May 31, 2020 – 09/29/2022 - Kinder Surprise Maxi Classic Egg 100gm
EAN PO No.: 4008400231327
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022 - Kinder Surprise Maxi Pink Egg 100gm
EAN PO No.: 4008400230825
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022 - Kinder mini eggs with hazelnut 100 gm
EAN PO: 8000500196809
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022 - Kinder Mini Cocoa Egg 100gm
EAN PO: 8000500361207
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022 - Kinder mini kinder chocolate eggs 100 gm
EAN PO: 8000500234303
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022 - Kinder Mix Colored Mix 132 gm
EAN PO No.: 4008400313221
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022 - Mix Basket for Kids 86g
EAN PO: 8000500350911
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022 - Mixed bag for children 193 grams
EAN PO: 8000500371466
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022 - Happy Moments for Babies 162g
EAN PO: 8000500284391
Best Before Date: 28.05.2020 – 08/28/2022 - Kinder Happy Moments Mini Mix – Greetings Edition 162g
EAN PO: 8000500284391
Best Before Date: 28.05.2020 – 08/28/2022 - Kinder Surprise Maxi Smurf Egg 100gm
EAN PO: 8000500269008
Best Before Date: 19.08.2018 – 09/18/2022 - Kinder mini mixed eggs 250 gm
EAN PO: 8000500295168
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022 - Maxi Mix Plush For Kids 133gm
EAN PO No.: 4008400271323
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022 - Kinder Surprise 4er Pack (4x20g)
EAN PO No.: 4008400240527
Preferably use it before the appointment: 08/21/2022
Ferrero recalls the above products, although none have been tested positive for salmonella and the group has not received any consumer complaints from Germany. All other Ferrero products, including other “baby” products, are not affected by this voluntary recall.
Customers who still have one of these products in their cupboard at home should refrain from eating it. Instead, they should contact Ferrero customer service. As a result of the recall, the authorities have now ordered the closure of the Ferrero plant in Belgium.
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Update from April 7 9:09 am: Although salmonella has not been detected in any of the baby products that have been put on the market, the following should also not be consumed to be on the safe side: Kinder Surprise Eggs (Pack of Four, Best Before Date / Best Before 08/21/2022), Plush Maxi Mix for kids (best before 08/21/2022), Mini mix eggs for kids (Preferably used before August 21, 2022) and Kinder Surprise Maxi Smurf Eggs (Preferably used before 08/19/2022 to 09/18/2022).
| company | Ferrero |
| foundation | 1946 |
| seat | Alba, Italy |
| industry | steroids |
First report Tuesday (April 5) at 5:53 pm: Just before Easter, Ferrero recalls several products in Germany. Many chocolate snacks are influenced by the well-known “Kinder Chocolid”. The reason for the recall was the suspected presence of salmonella, which was initially proven abroad.
Chocolate withdrawal in Germany: Ferrero recalls several products from the “Children” range
The affected products were manufactured at the Arlon factory in Belgium. There have previously been Ferrero recalls in Belgium and Great Britain. It was justified by “the number of salmonella outbreaks reported in various EU member states,” the responsible Belgian authority declared (more on recalls and warnings in RUHR24).
On Friday, Germany joined France and Sweden. Ferrero explained that the decision to withdraw Kinder Chocolid products was voluntary and as a precautionary measure. They are working closely with the responsible food authorities in Germany to uncover a possible link to a number of reported cases of salmonella.
So far, there have been no complaints from consumers. In addition, no “baby” products have yet been proven to be infected with salmonella. However, it is taken very seriously. Currently, there is another recall for dessert – halva with pistachios.
Ferrero recall in Germany: Salmonella suspected in ‘Kinder’ chocolate
The following Ferrero Chocolate products and batches are affected by possible Salmonella contamination:
- Kinder Surprise 3 Packs (3 x 20g – preferably before April-June 2022)
- Kinder Mini Eggs (100 g – BBD between August and September 2022)
- Kinder Schoko-Bons and Kinder Schoko-Bons White (best before that between May and September 2022)
- Kinder Surprise Maxi (100gm MDH between August and September 2022)
- Mixed baby packs (if containing any of the above – preferably before the date between August and September 2022)
Consumer Portal productwarning.eu It is advised not to consume infected products. Instead, you should keep it and contact Ferrero customer service in Germany. This can be reached by email at customerservice@ferrero.com or Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm by phone at 069/665666 0. *RUHR24 is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA