Kinder Chocolate Products Recalled For Salmonella Concerns

PROVIDENCE, RI — Certain Kinder chocolate products were recalled over concerns of salmonella contamination, the Rhode Island Department of Health announced Friday. The products were sold in BJ's Wholesale Club stores and Big Y Supermarkets.

The recall included Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats baskets. Both could be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium, RIDOH said. Detailed product information is listed below.

Kinder Happy Moments Milk Chocolate and Crispy Wafers Assortment

• Size and Package Type - 14.1 OZ (400g) square box with lid
• Best By Date and location - July 18, 2022 (back panel)
• Lot Codes and location - 48RUP334; 48RUP335; 48RUP 336; 48RUP337 (back panel)
• UPC Code and location - 09800 52025 (right side panel)

Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket

• Size and Package Type - 5.3 OZ (152g) cardboard basket
• Best By Date and location - July 30, 2022 (bottom of package)
• Lot Codes and location - 03L 018AR – 306 (bottom of package)
• UPC Code and location – 09800 60209 (bottom of package)

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in children, the elderly and anyone with a weakened immune system. A healthy person with a Salmonella infection will often experience a fever, sometimes bloody diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain. If the organism gets into the bloodstream, it can cause rare, more serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis, the department said.

The recalled candy was made in a facility where Salmonella typhimurium was found. Anyone with the products is asked not to eat them.