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Ferrero screenshotCalendars recalled by Ferrero. FOOD – There may not be many chocolates left, but Kinder Advent Calendars were added to the list of products recalled for suspected salmonella on Wednesday April 13th. The authorities are asking to no longer consume these chocolates under penalty of food infection. More specifically, the calendars of “Christmas Advent Calendars 2021: 431gr, 133gr, 184gr, 311gr, 234gr, 127 gr” are concerned. In case of questions, Ferrero has a consumer service that can be reached on 08 00 65 36 53 and by email at: [email protected]. This reminder is therefore added to those concerning: Kinder Surprise 20g (per one, per three , by four and by six) and 100g, Kinder Schoko-Bons milk (125g, 150g, 200g, 225g, 300g, 330g, 350g, 480g, 500g) Kinder Schoko-Bons white (200 and 300g), Kinder Happy Moments (191g, 242g, 347g, 400g),Kinder mini Eggs, hazelnut, cocoa, milk, and Kinder Mini Eggs mix,Kinder Mix (193g bag, 150g basket, 133g stuffed animal, 198g bucket, 125g car).150 cases of contamination in EuropeHow to explain such a delay in recalling foodstuffs? Since the end of March, the number of patients affected by salmonellosis, whose symptoms resemble those of gastroenteritis, has continued to swell with cases detected in nine European countries. 150 cases have been detected in Europe. The first alert dates back to March 23 when the British authorities informed the Italian group that its products could be the source of salmonella contamination. But, according to European health surveillance agencies, the first case detected in England dates back to December 21, without the link with Kinder chocolates having been established. “What did Ferrero do between December and March? ”, asks Camille Dorioz, head of campaigns for Foodwatch, who is surprised that the recall of the products in France was only ordered on April 4. Ferrero indicates that on December 15 he had identified and blocked in its Belgian factory batches contaminated with salmonella and says it has taken hygiene measures to eliminate the presence of the bacteria. As for the Belgian health authorities, at that time, they were not notified, we specify at the confectioner. “The investigation is underway and aims to understand why people fell ill when the products had been blocked”, we explain at Ferrero France about the investigations carried out by the Belgian justice. All of the chocolates produced in the Arlon factory – mainly Kinder Surprise and Schoko-Bons – was finally recalled on April 8. For lack of guarantees, the Belgian health agency ordered the closure of the factory, tarnishing the image of the brand a few days before Easter, the peak period for chocolate sales. See also on the HuffPost: All about salmonella … or almost