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A huge range of Kinder Surprise eggs have been urgently recalled from Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Big W and other major retailers.
The popular Ferrero Rocher treats have been pulled from shelves due to salmonella contamination.
Food Standards Australia has warned consumers not to eat the recalled products as they may cause illness.
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The recalled products are:
- Kinder Easter Basket 120g (6x20g) - best before dates from 7/10/22 up to and including 20/11/22
- Kinder Mini Eggs Hazelnut 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22
- Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22
- Kinder Surprise Maxi - Natoons 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22
These products have been available for sale at nationally at Coles, Woolworths, Target, Kmart, Big W, independent food retailers including IGA and petrol stations and online.
Food Standards Australia has advised that Kinder Surprise 20g single and three-pack eggs in white, blue and pink varieties sold in Australia are not affected by the recall.
It adds that all other Ferrero products - including other Kinder products - are not affected by this recall.
Food safety hazard
“The recall is due to potential microbial (Salmonella) contamination,” Food Standards Australia advised.
“Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.
“Consumers should not eat this product and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
“Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.”
It’s understood that only Kinder products made in Belgium have been affected by this recall. All Kinder products manufactured in Italy are fine for consumption.
For more information on this recall, head here.