[Salmonella-contaminated chocolate flows to 113 countries and regions, and salmonella-contaminated chocolate may cause severe illness]WHO said that as of April 25, 151 cases had been reported in 11 countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States 89% of the suspected cases of Salmonella infection linked to the consumption of contaminated chocolate products were children under the age of 10.
It is reported that chocolate contaminated with salmonella has been sold to at least 113 countries and regions around the world. According to the World Health Organization, the United Kingdom reported a group of Salmonella infection cases to the organization on March 27. The investigation showed that the source of infection could be traced back to the Kinder chocolate series produced by the Italian Ferrero Group’s factory in Arlon, Belgium in December 2021 and January 2022. product. It is understood that most people with Salmonella infection can recover without special treatment, but for special groups such as children and the elderly, severe illness or even death may occur.
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