Source, Reuters
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, General Directorate of Food and Control, after the recall of Kinder brand products in some European countries due to the detection of salmonella bacteria, made mandatory the analysis at 100% Salmonella when importing these products until a second instruction in Turkey.
The following information was included in the letter sent to the 44 provincial directorates authorized to import medicinal plants:
“In notifications received from the European Union Rapid Alert Notification in Food and Feed (RASFF) and INFOSAN, our country is informed that there is an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium in the world, the source of the outbreak is Kinder brand chocolate products, risk products and batch numbers are recalled, it is forwarded to you for the purpose of carrying out official controls with the
In the article, it was stated: “In order to prevent the spread of the epidemic in our country, it was decided to carry out a 100% analysis of salmonella in the import of Kinder brand products without distinction of origin to a second instruction.”
Kinder branded products for Salmonella testing include Kinder Surprise Eggs, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Schokobons, Uovo Maxi, Kinder Mix, Kinder Circus, Kinder Happy Moments, Kinder Cross Cat Mix and Mixed Patisserie PRA, etc. products are included.
Ferroro Turkey Chocolate said all Kinder products they import and put on the market are safe, following the statement released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry yesterday.
After the recall of Kinder brand products in some countries in Europe, the ministry has made 100% Salmonella testing mandatory when importing these products until a second instruction in Turkey.
In the article, it was stated: “In order to prevent the spread of the epidemic in our country, it was decided to carry out a 100% analysis of salmonella in the import of Kinder brand products without distinction of origin to a second instruction.”
Kinder branded products for Salmonella testing include Kinder Surprise Eggs, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Schokobons, Uovo Maxi, Kinder Mix, Kinder Circus, Kinder Happy Moments, Kinder Cross Cat Mix and Mixed Patisserie PRA, etc. products are included.
Ferroro Turkey Chocolate said all Kinder products they import and put on the market are safe, following the statement released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry yesterday.
“Our products are safe”
In Ferroro Turkey Chocolate’s statement, “As stated by the ministry, all necessary official checks have been carried out regarding Kinder products on the market and it has been confirmed that our products are safe.” it has been said.
While emphasizing that Ferrero Turkey has been acting in cooperation with the ministry since the beginning of the process, the company continued as follows;
“As part of the import procedure, increasing the frequency of microbiological testing is standard practice within the scope of the ministry’s duties and responsibilities. As Ferrero Turkey Chocolate, we respectfully announce to the public once more than all Kinder products imported and marketed by us are safe.”
Cases found in 10 countries
The Belgian Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (FAVV) had temporarily closed the factory of the company Ferrero, which has salmonella bacteria in Kinder chocolate products, the previous week.
The Netherlands and Belgium have decided to recall all products made at the Ferrero chocolate factory in the city of Arlon.
The Belgian authorities deepened the investigation when the company Ferrero announced for the first time that salmonella bacteria had been found in a tank filter containing raw materials during routine checks on December 15.
As of April 15, there were 70 cases of salmonella in the UK, mostly children.
Forbes magazine reported on April 16 that Kinder products affect at least 150 people, mostly children, in 10 countries.
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
According to the information provided on the website of the General Directorate of Public Health of the Ministry of Health, the following symptoms can be observed approximately 12 to 72 hours after the introduction of salmonella bacteria into the body:
- Diarrhea
- Fire
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- abdominal cramps
The illness usually lasts 4-7 days and most people recover without treatment. In some people, the disease may be severe enough to require hospitalization. The disease can be more severe in the elderly, infants, and people with weakened immune systems.
Experts recommend seeing a doctor if symptoms are severe, and anyone with symptoms should wash their hands thoroughly and avoid touching other people’s food, as salmonella is contagious.