The Ministry noted that to date, no cases of infection with salmonellosis through chocolate have been registered in Uzbekistan.

In some countries of the world, chocolate products produced in Belgium under the Kinder trademark are removed from the shelves. According to the World Health Organization, a sharp increase in the number of cases of salmonellosis in 11 countries around the world is associated with these sweets.

It is reported that infected chocolate products were distributed in at least 113 countries. So far, 150 of the 151 cases associated with salmonellosis have been reported in Europe, and the rest have been observed in the United States. That is why "Kinder Surprise", "Kinder Mini Eggs", "Kinder Surprise Maxi" and "Kinder Schoko-Bons" are being withdrawn from stores in these and other areas.

"According to experts, salmonellosis is a bacterium that affects the human gastrointestinal tract. Although this infection is often accompanied by mild symptoms in patients, some types of it can cause acute illness in humans. Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain and nausea," the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan reported.

To date, no cases of infection with salmonellosis through chocolate have been registered in Uzbekistan. However, as a precautionary measure, the safety of products under the Kinder brand, as well as all sweets received and sold in the country, is monitored.