Kinder brand chocolates recalled ahead of Easter due to salmonella

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products in Canada

CITYnews halifax \ Lucas Casaletto

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Canada’s food inspection agency has recalled several different types of Kinder brand chocolates due to a risk of salmonella contamination.

They include two types of Kinder Mini Eggs, Schoko-Bons, Egg Hunt Kits and various Kinder surprises.

Health officials are urging the public not to consume any of the 10 products listed.

Canada’s Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirms that Ferrero Canada, which owns and distributes Kinder brand chocolates, authorized the recall of the products mentioned above.

The recalled products have been sold nationally. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.

Call your doctor if you become sick from consuming a recalled product. The government agency also suggests that Canadians check to see if they have the recalled products in their home.

“Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick,” Canada’s government website says.

“Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. ”

The CFIA is executing a food safety investigation and will notify the public if more recalls are made.