Introduction
If you’re planning to buy Easter treats for your family this year, you may want to double-check the label before you make your purchase. A massive recall has been issued for a popular Easter treat sold at Costco and other grocery stores. The product, which is a chocolate-covered marshmallow egg, has been recalled due to a potential health risk. In this article, we’ll discuss the details of the recall and provide some tips on what to look for when shopping for Easter treats. We’ll also provide some alternative Easter treats that are safe to eat.
This Easter Treat Sold At Costco and Other Grocery Stores Is Part of A Massive Recall — Eat This Not That
Easter is just around the corner, and while many of us are looking forward to the holiday, there’s some bad news for those who have already purchased their Easter treats. A massive recall has been issued for a popular Easter treat sold at Costco and other grocery stores.
The recall affects the “Easter Egg Hunt” candy, which is a chocolate-covered marshmallow egg filled with a creamy center. The candy is sold in a variety of sizes, including a 12-ounce bag, a 24-ounce bag, and a 48-ounce bag. The recall was issued due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts in the candy.
The recall affects all sizes of the candy, and was issued by the manufacturer, Sweet Candy Company. The company has urged customers to return the candy to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Customers should also check their pantries for any of the recalled candy and discard it immediately.
The recall is a reminder to always check the labels of any food product before consuming it. Peanuts are a common allergen, and can cause serious reactions in those with peanut allergies. If you or someone in your family has a peanut allergy, it’s important to be extra vigilant when it comes to food safety.
If you have purchased the recalled candy, be sure to return it to the store for a full refund. And if you’re still looking for an Easter treat, there are plenty of other options available that don’t pose a risk to those with peanut allergies.
A massive Kinder chocolate recall has been issued, unfortunately just in time for the Easter holiday. For most celebrators, the bacteria Salmonella isn’t quite the surprise you want to find in your Kinder treats.
Affected items include the Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and the Kinder Chocolate Treats Basket that were produced in Belgium by Ferrero. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall notice says that no other Kinder products produced for the U.S. market are included in this recall.
The recalled 14-ounce Kinder Happy Moments Milk Chocolate and Crispy Wafers Assortment was sold at both Costco warehouses in the Bay Area of California and Northern Nevada and BJ’s Wholesale Club stores. Additionally, the 5.3-ounce Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket was sold in 14 Big Y Supermarket locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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While these are the only Kinder products recalled in the U.S., the company has announced that additional ones are being pulled from shelves in Europe after they were manufactured in the same facility. The BBC recently reported that more than 60 people in the UK became infected with Salmonella in an outbreak linked to Kinder treats. While no deaths have been reported, most of the cases have involved children aged five and under.
On April 8 the company announced it was shutting down operations at its manufacturing plant in Arlon, Belgium after Salmonella bacteria were found. The plant manufacturers 7% of the company’s total volume. The temporary closure is suspending the production of its Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g, and Kinder Schokobons treats. These have also now been recalled in Europe.
“Ferrero acknowledges there were internal inefficiencies, creating delays in retrieving and sharing information in a timely manner. This impacted the speed and effectiveness of the investigations. The plant will only re-open once certified by the authorities,” the company says. “The Arlon plant accounts for around 7% of total volumes of Kinder products manufactured globally on a yearly basis. Local solutions will be implemented to assist consumers with the recall.”
People infected with Salmonella develop the symptoms 12-72 hours after being exposed to the bacteria, which is usually transmitted to humans by eating foods contaminated with animal feces, according to the CDC. Those that have been exposed to the bacteria usually exhibit diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. For healthy individuals, the symptoms can last 4-7 days but can be fatal for those under five, over 65, or with a weakened immune system.
This isn’t the only Easter item to be pulled from shelves recently, This one at Walmart has also been recalled.
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