Ferrero has decided to withdraw other products from the line from the shelves of Italian supermarkets children’s chocolate for the possible risk of contamination salmonella. The confectionery company has specified that the Easter items, and therefore also the eggs, are not affected by the recall, since they are “manufactured in Italy, in Alba (CN)”. However, production activities at the Arlon plant will remain suspended until the investigation is completed.
What are the withdrawn products?
After the children’s recall chocolate DropsFerrero has decided to extend the reference to references in Italy with “immediate effect”. Kinder Surprise T6 “Pulcini”kIndian Surprise Maxi 100g “Smurfs” and “Wonder” Manufactured in the Belgian factory in Arlon. “If you have purchased this product read the recall notice do not consume it. Contact Ferrero Consumer Service 800 90 96 90”. The reported minimum storage period is until August 21, 2022. The warning has also been extended to Kinder Sorpresa T6 “Pulcini, which belongs to all lots up to L098L and all minimum storage periods until August 21, 2022.
Ferrero’s note
Ferrero indicated with one note published on the company’s website that the Kinder GranSorpresa Easter eggs, in all formats and characterizations, present on the Italian market are not affected by the recall, since they are manufactured in Italy in Alba (CN), where the headquarters of the confectionery giant based . “Ferrero acknowledges that there have been internal inefficiencies that have caused delays in recalls and information sharing. according to the press release this has affected the speed and effectiveness of the investigations. Only children’s products manufactured in Arlon, Belgium are affected by the recall. Consumer support activities related to this recall are ongoing. ” Then the clarification: “Currently in Italy there is no link between the consumption of children’s products and confirmed cases of salmonella. The company believes that this is the only and right decision to ensure the highest level of food safety.” additional risks too Ferrero deeply regrets what has happened and intends to sincerely apologize to all its consumers and business partners and to thank the food safety authorities for the valuable recommendations received.
The Salmonella Report
The updated report on the outbreak of salmonella in Europe, prepared by ECDC and Efsa, reported by 150 cases (119 confirmed and 31 probable) reported in nine EU/EEA countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden) and the UK. Regarding the possible contamination of chocolate, the European Food Safety Agency states the following: “From April 2, 2022, the national competent authorities have started to issue public health warnings. The company has carried out a voluntary recall of certain products in different countries On April 8, 2022, the Food Safety Authority in Belgium carried out official controls at the factory and revoked the company’s production authorization states the press release In addition, the company recalled all batches of products manufactured at the Arlon facility, regardless of lot number or expiration date. Globally initiated recalls and withdrawals will reduce the risk of further infections. However, as molecular typing is not routinely performed in all countries, cases may not be detected.” Finally, the ECDC and EFSA experts conclude that “Further investigations are needed at the Arlon manufacturing site to determine the root cause, timing and to identify possible factors underlying the contamination, including assessing the possibility of further use “large amount of contaminated raw material in other processing plants”.