Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs recalled by candy giant after salmonella outbreak

• Candy company Ferrero is recalling its Kinder Surprise products in the United Kingdom.
• The Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs have been linked to a salmonella outbreak.

Candy giant Ferrero is recalling Kinder Surprise products in the United Kingdom over salmonella fears.

The UK's Food Standards Agency published the recall notice on Saturday, advising consumers to avoid consuming the chocolate item and calling Ferrero customer support to obtain a "full refund." The FSA characterized the recall as a "precautionary action" occurring because the candy product "might be contaminated with salmonella."

The Kinder Surprise eggs suspected of containing salmonella were all manufactured in Belgium and have "best before" dates between July 11, 2022 and October 7, 2022. BBC reported that 63 cases of salmonella infections have occurred, mostly "among children aged five and under" in Ireland, France, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands. So far, there have been no deaths associated with the outbreak.

The Kinder Surprise is a product consisting of a milk chocolate egg shell surrounding a small toy. The item is popular in Europe, but remains banned in the United States due to concerns around choking hazards.

Ferrero is one of the biggest chocolate and candy companies in the world. The corporation is based in Italy, and owns other popular products like Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and Tic Tacs. Ferrero did not respond to Insider's request for comment.

Salmonella is a genus of bacteria that includes various serotypes that lead to illnesses, including diarrhea and vomiting. Some cases of salmonella are serious enough to lead to hospitalization or even death.

"We know that these particular products are popular with young children, especially as Easter approaches, so we would urge parents and guardians of children to check if any products already in their home are affected by this recall," Tina Potter, FSA Head of Incidents, said in a statement.