Images of spread with white bubbles are widely shared on social networks. The Ferrero company rules out any link with salmonella.
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These are images that have gone viral. For the past few days, Nutella consumers have been sharing photos of the spread with white spots on the surface of the jar. These messages, relayed several thousand times on social networks, wonder if there is a link with the cases of salmonella in Kinder chocolates. The Ferrero company, which owns Kinder and Nutella, tells franceinfo that there is no link. These stains are harmless and do not prevent the product from being consumed. The True of False cell explains it to you.
According to the Ferrero company, these small white circles are formed due to a “phenomenon known in the industry which is called ‘granini’. This corresponds to small balls of oil which form following temperature variations”. This granini effect has no “no impact on the product which remains completely consumable and does not alter its taste”. “This phenomenon has nothing to do with the ongoing recall or salmonella.”, confirms the company to franceinfo.
We would like to reassure consumers that these traces are not linked to “salmonella colonies”, but that it is a change in the consistency of the product due to storage conditions. This in no way affects the quality and taste of the product.
– KinderFR (@KinderFR) April 19, 2022
This consumer concern comes after major recalls of Kinder chocolates following cases of salmonellosis, a disease that usually results in disorders gastro-intestinal, often accompanied by fever. Since then, the company has opened a telephone line and an email address to reassure consumers. You can reach them on 08 00 65 36 53 or at [email protected].