Ferrero is voluntarily recalling two brands of chocolate sold in the U.S. due to potential salmonella contamination, according to a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The two brands of chocolate include Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket.
Ferrero, which is headquartered in Parsippany, is recalling the products out of an abundance of caution. Some customers in Europe came down with salmonella poisoning due to products manufactured at the same Belgian factory.
Around 100 cases of salmonella poisoning were reported, according to USA Today.
Here is info on each brand being recalled:
Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment
This is packaged in a 14.1-ounce square box with a lid and has a sell-by date of July 18, 2022.
This product was most likely sold in BJ’s Wholesale Club stores nationwide, as well as Costco stores in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Nevada and
The lot numbers for the recalled product, which can be found on the item’s back panel, are: 48RUP334, 48RUP335, 48RUP 336 and 48RUP337.
Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket
This is packaged in a 5.3-ounce cardboard basket with a sell-by date of July 30, 2022.
This product was most likely sold at 14 Big Y Supermarket locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The lot number for this recalled product is 03L 018AR – 306 and is located on the back panel.
What to do if you’ve bought the chocolate
If you have purchased one of these chocolate products, the FDA recommends contacting Ferrero customer service at 1-800-688-3552 or on their website to request a product refund.
The FDA also advises people not to eat these affected products and suggests discarding them immediately.
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