EU: Nearly 270 cases of salmonella found in chocolate eggs

European Union detects 266 cases of salmonella in easter chocolate eggs

Health authorities in the European Union also reported 58 suspects in a salmonella outbreak, mostly in children.

Nearly 270 cases of salmonella found in chocolate eggs

European health officials say that 266 confirmed cases and 58 suspected cases of an outbreak of salmonella infection linked to chocolate Easter eggs have now been reported throughout Europe and in North America, the vast majority in children.

Nearly 270 cases of salmonella found in chocolate eggs

STOCKHOLM (AP) — European health officials say that 266 confirmed cases and 58 suspected cases of an outbreak of salmonella infection linked to chocolate Easter eggs have now been reported throughout Europe and in North America, the vast majority in children.The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said that 86.3% of the cases were among children aged 10 or younger, and for all cases in Europe with information available, 41.3% of t…

Nearly 270 cases of salmonella have been linked to chocolate Easter eggs

European health officials say that 266 confirmed cases and 58 suspected cases of an outbreak have been reported throughout Europe and in North America. The vast majority of the cases are in children.

Nearly 270 salmonella cases linked to chocolate eggs, EU officials say

Salmonella cases have been reported in 14 European countries, Canada and the United States. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said over 80% of the cases were among children 10 years old or younger.

Nearly 270 cases of salmonella found in chocolate eggs worldwide, EU says

The factory's closure in April, the global recall and withdrawal of their products from the shelves “have reduced the risk of exposure, but new cases may occur due to the long shelf life and possible storage of products at home,” the agency said.