Some Kinder chocolate products are being recalled across Canada over a possible salmonella contamination.
Ferrero Canada Ltd., the company behind the Kinder Egg products, issued the recall of some of its Easter-themed chocolates on Wednesday, according to the federal government's website.
The affected products include the Kinder Mini Eggs, the Kinder Mix Egg Hunt Kit, the Kinder Mix 7 Easter treats, three kinds of the Kinder Surprises, the Happy Moments Kinder Confections Assortment, and the Kinder Schoko-Bons.
A full list of the products including the specific sizes and best before dates affected can be found .
According to the recall, affected products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.
Some of the short-term symptoms of salmonella include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Salmonella can also cause long-term issues for young children, pregnant people, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems.
If you believe you have consumed one of the affected products, contact a medical professional.
