Why is Kinder joy bad for your children? What is the cause for its ban? What is Salmonella Infection? Read more to know!
Kinder joy is a chocolate that all kids today are addict of, not because of its taste but its goodies inside the other half of the egg tempting the children to get one . This Chocolate flavored creamy wafered product by the brand Kinder is very harmful for kids health causing harmful diseases like the Salmonella Infection.


The chocolate Kinder joy was first introduced in the year 1974 by the company called Ferrero an (Italian company) ,which is now banned in 11 countries because of the increasing rate of cases of the salmonella infection in kids. Kids are not advised to consume, as it is not consumer friendly!
Being full of taste it is proven by Nutritionist's that it contains flavoring agents which gives adverse effect on kids body and mind. Their sale is completely banned in America, Canada and Australia.
They are considered harmful for the health of children because there have been cases about the threat of choking in children .The UK's food safety agency FSA has advised consumers to avoid using certain batches of Kinder Surprise products. The FSA (Food Standards Agency) suspects a link between Kinder 's food products and the spread of Salmonella infection.
What is Salmonella ?
Salmonella Infection also called salmonellosis bacteria scientifically is an infection commonly caused by contaminated food or water. This disease is most common among children. People with compromised and weaker immune systems such as older adults, babies and people with AIDS, are more likely to have severe cases. This disease was first discovered by an American scientist named Dr. Daniel E. Salmon in 1885.
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How did they discover Salmonella?
Salmonella was first discovered and isolated from the intestines of pigs infected with classical swine fever, by Theobald Smith in 1855. The bacterial strain was named after Dr. Daniel Elmer Salmon, an American pathologist who worked with Smith. The nomenclature of Salmonella is controversial and still evolving.
What foods cause Salmonella?
You can get a Salmonella infection from a variety of foods, such as eggs, fruits, sprouts, other vegetables including chicken, turkey, beef, pork, and even processed foods, such as nuts butters, frozen food, frozen pot pies, chicken nuggets, and stuffed chicken entrees.
What happens if you get salmonella?
People with the Salmonella infection have diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days.
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However, some people do not develop symptoms for several weeks after infection and others experience symptoms for several weeks.
What are 5 ways to prevent Salmonella?
- Wash your hands.
- Keep your food preparation areas clean.
- Avoid unpasteurized foods.
- Cook and store your food at the appropriate temperatures.
- Be careful when handling animals.
Can Salmonella be cured?
Yes, Salmonella infection is diagnosed when a laboratory test detects Salmonella bacteria in a person's poop (stool), body tissue, or fluids.
Antibiotics are typically used only to treat people with severe illness. Patients should drink extra fluids as long as diarrhea lasts.
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