Chocolate, we’re seeing a salmonella outbreak. 134 cases already reported in Europe; We discover the offensive brands.
The European Disease Control Agency has reported 134 cases of salmonella. The contamination was supposed to affect chocolatebased products.
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A new alarm clock it scares consumers. April began with worrying news on the food front. After the contamination of Buitoni frozen pizzas by Escherichia Coli with the registration of over 70 cases and the death of two children (investigations still ongoing), the warning regarding chocolate based products. The little ones are also included in retreats again, especially children under 10 years of age. The currently registered cases i am 134the first of which dates back to January 7, 2022. The epidemic seems to have started in the United Kingdom, but has spread to many other European countries in a few days.
Chocolate and salmonella, what do we know
The European Disease Control Agency has reported an outbreak from Salmonella Typhimurium in seven European Union countries. The cause is said to be the consumption of chocolate products. This conclusion was reached after realizing that most of the recorded cases concern children under 10 years old.
The consequences of the salmonella infection have proven to be very serious and necessary hospitalization. Symptoms include bleeding diarrhea. Investigations are still ongoing to determine the cause and extent of the contamination with certainty. Meanwhile, health authorities in each country involved are beginning to withdraw some products based on the information they have. In Italy, the first recalls related to Kinder Schoko Bons eggs were initiated by Ferrero. After the salmonella contamination was detected, the recall was required for the eggs produced in a factory in Belgium. In the next few days we will find out whether Other brands I am at risk.
How to recognize a salmonella infection
In order not to risk a deterioration in health, it is good to know how to recognize a salmonella infection. The symptoms can usually be felt from afar 12/48 hours after ingestion of the bacterium. We’re talking nausea, abdominal cramps, fever, vomiting, and watery diarrhea if not with blood. Normally, the symptoms should go away four days However, complications are possible, especially in children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases. Adults can develop a reactive arthritis a few weeks after ingestion.
Given the severity of the symptoms, it is advisable not to consume products that have been withdrawn from supermarket shelves because of a salmonella alert. The Ministry of Health is continually updating the portal with new reminders advising citizens not to eat or eat return the product at the point of sale.