Finally, you can purchase Kinder Eggs in the U.S. without the fear of breaking the law! Imagine a delightful chocolate treat with a surprise toy hidden inside—what child wouldn’t be excited? However, there’s been a significant issue with this concept: hiding small toys in food poses a risk (hello, choking hazard). Kinder Surprise eggs were banned in the U.S. back in the ’70s, shortly after Ferrero, the Italian company behind them, started producing them.
While some adventurous shop owners have found ways to carry them, it often comes with a heavy conscience: “Hmm. My kids would adore these, but they’re illegal. What to do?” You might find yourself nervously hovering over your child, convinced that you could become the infamous story of “the mom who bought a Kinder Surprise egg and put her child in danger.”
But now, you can put those worries aside! Ferrero is finally introducing a new product in the U.S. called Kinder Joy eggs. While they may not quite have the same allure as the original, they are still an exciting treat for kids.
The Kinder Joy eggs differ in that they come in two separate, individually wrapped halves. One half includes the surprise toy, while the other half contains delicious chocolate cream and tiny wafer balls, along with a small scoop. So your kids will still be delighted, and you can finally enjoy them without feeling like a criminal sneaking in contraband!
I’ve always been a bit overly cautious about choking hazards, so I never indulged in the original Kinder Surprise eggs—oddly enough, I grew up in the ’70s, when my aunt would hide a dime in the birthday cake for “good luck.” We all hoped to be the lucky kid who found that dirty dime baked into our treat. Thankfully, now I have a safer alternative to offer my children, without the nagging fear of choking.
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In summary, Kinder Joy eggs are finally available in the U.S., allowing parents to provide their children with a fun treat without the worry of legal issues or choking hazards. Welcome the new, safer option and watch your kids enjoy the thrill of surprise!