CLASS II Food recall · Reported 4 May 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Kinder Happy Moments Kinder Chocolate recalled by Ferrero Usa
Ferrero USA is recalling Kinder Happy Moments Kinder Chocolate and Crispy Wafers Assortment square box with lid, distributed in 19 states. The recall was initiated on 7 Apr 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1027-2022
- FDA event ID
- 89978
- Recalling firm
- Ferrero USA, Parsippany, NJ
- Brand
- Kinder Happy
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Apr 2022
- FDA classified
- 28 Apr 2022
- Reported
- 4 May 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Cookies
Timeline
| 7 Apr 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Apr 2022 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 4 May 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Possible contamination with Salmonella Typhimurium.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Kinder Happy Moments Kinder Chocolate and Crispy Wafers Assortment 14.1 OZ (400g) square box with lid. Best by: July 18, 2022 UPC:09800 52025
Where it was distributed
Distributed to retail stores in CT, MA, RI, MI, PA, NY, FL, NH, SC, MD, ME, NJ, VA, DE, GA, NC, OH, CA, and NV
CaliforniaConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew JerseyNevadaNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Possible contamination with Salmonella Typhimurium.
Which lots are affected?
48RUP334; 48RUP335; 48RUP 336; 48RUP337
Where was it sold?
Distributed to retail stores in CT, MA, RI, MI, PA, NY, FL, NH, SC, MD, ME, NJ, VA, DE, GA, NC, OH, CA, and NV
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 89978This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket cardboard basket recalled.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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