Salmonella bacteria in Kinder Surprise egg: you need to know this

Two Dutch children, like a group of Britons and Belgians, have been infected with the salmonella bacteria. The outbreak may have been caused by eating an infected Kinder Surprise egg.

Here’s what you need to know about salmonella bacteria.

Salmonella bacteria in Kinder Surprise egg

The parents of the Dutch children reported to their GP in February and March. It is not yet known whether these children, both under the age of five, have also eaten a chocolate egg. According to the RIVM, it is the same salmonella bacteria as those in Great Britain and Belgium. The British and Belgian health services advise to leave the chocolate eggs from a factory in Arlon. This also applies to the Schoko-Bons and Kinder Mini Eggs. Manufacturer Ferrero is also recalling the eggs in the Netherlands as a precaution.

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Symptoms of Salmonella Bacteria

The salmonella bacteria is found in raw animal products, such as meat, eggs and dairy products. People usually become infected by eating products that are undercooked. Although not everyone gets sick from a salmonella infection, it can cause an intestinal infection. The first symptoms usually arise within 72 hours after eating a contaminated product and often last three to seven days. Known symptoms are abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, as well as headache, fever or muscle aches. Usually an infection is mild, but in young babies and the elderly the complaints are sometimes more serious, because they become dehydrated more quickly. In case of a high fever, blood in the diarrhea or diarrhea that lasts longer than a week, it is good to call the doctor.

Source: RTL Nieuws, RIVM

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