London - Some 63 people in Britain, mostly young children, have become infected with salmonella in an outbreak linked to Kinder Surprise eggs.
Chocolate firm Ferrero is recalling some batches of the eggs as a precaution while investigations continue into the link, the food standards Agency (FSA) said.
More cases have reportedly been recorded in Europe, including Ireland, France, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The eggs are made in Belgium.
No deaths have been reported in Britain but most cases involve children aged 5 and under.
In an alert, the FSA said the recall is due to a "potential link to a salmonella outbreak."
The products affected are the 20g eggs or the three-pack of eggs, all with a best-before date between July 11, 2022, and October 7, 2022.
Ferrero has recalled the products and people are being advised not to treat them.
The FSA said the eggs have all been manufactured at the same factory, and other Ferrero products are not thought to be affected.
Investigations so far have been led by the UK Health Security Agency(UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, Public Health Wales, and PublicHealth Agency Northern Ireland.
Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
While most cases resolve in a few days, symptoms can be severe and lead to hospital admission, especially in the very young and those with weakened immune systems.
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