Urgent recall of Kinder Surprise over contamination fears

Food Standards Australia has issued an urgent recall of four Kinder products, over fears the chocolate could be contaminated with salmonella.

The Kinder products that have been recalled are:

  • Kinder Easter Basket 120g (6x20g) – best before dates from 7/10/22 up to and including 20/11/22
  • Kinder Mini Eggs Hazelnut 100g – best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22
  • Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g – best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22
  • Kinder Surprise Maxi – Natoons 100g – best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22
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The four Kinder products that have been recalled. Source: Food Standards Australia Credit: Supplied

The products have been sold nationally at Coles, Woolworths, Target, Kmart, Big W, independent food retailers including IGA and petrol stations, and online.

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The Kinder Surprise 20g single and three-pack eggs in white, blue and pink varieties are not affected, as well as all other Kinder products.

They chocolate could potentially cause illness if consumed, with Food Standards Australia telling consumers not to eat it.

The products can be returned to their place of purchase for a full refund.