Hot on the heels of a worldwide recall of Kinder chocolate products is an urgent removal from Woolworths, Coles and IGA supermarket shelves of a range of sweet and confectionery products.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand says a collection of Elite branded items have been recalled to prevent people from potentially falling ill due to possible salmonella contamination.

The recalled products include:

• Elite Chocolate
• Elite Cakes
• Elite Wafers
• Energy Grain Snacks
• Energy Chocolate Rice Cakes
• Gum
• Toffee Candies.

All batches have been recalled, regardless of their use-by date or batch number.

The products have been sold nationally at Coles, Woolworths, IGAs, 7/11, independent Kosher stores and milk bars. Food Standards Australia New Zealand says the products should be returned to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Anyone concerned about salmonella should monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice.

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