Rare Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread in Germany0

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• April 22, 2026

Key Update An outbreak of a rare Salmonella strain has sickened 40 people in Germany, with one reported death. Health authorities suspect a chocolate-hazelnut spread as the likely source of infection. Children and adolescents, particularly from eastern regions, account for most of the cases. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is leading the investigation in collaboration