Nationwide recall actions for salami sticks due to salmonella germs

Comprehensive product recall started because of possible contamination with Salmonella
After self-assessments of salmonella contamination, Mar-Ko Fleischwaren GmbH & Co.KG recalls a wide range of salami sticks "for reasons of preventive consumer protection". The affected products were sold, among others, at Edeka, Marktkauf, Netto Marken-Discount and Norma.

"As part of a self-monitoring Salmonella were found that can cause health problems," said the manufacturer. For the various versions of the salami sticks, therefore, a comprehensive recall was initiated. The goods were immediately taken out of commerce, customers who have purchased corresponding products, this can return for reimbursement of the purchase price, the note of Mar-Ko Fleischwaren GmbH & Co. KG.

After a self-assessment of Salmonella contamination, the manufacturer Mar-Ko Fleischwaren GmbH & Co.KG has initiated a comprehensive recall campaign for various salami sticks. (Image: jarun011 / fotolia.com)

Risk of Salmonella infection
If Salmonella is ingested with food, the bacteria can cause a so-called salmonellosis, which manifests itself in particular with complaints such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. After a few days, the infectious disease is usually over, but in immunocompromised individuals and infants, this can lead to complications that can be quite life threatening.

In view of the health risk posed by the ingestion of salmonella, the manufacturer has initiated a recall for all subsequent products in the sense of preventive consumer protection:

• "Salami-Sticks Classic" in the 100g package and the designation "Everyday" with the best-before dates 06. September 2017 and 07. September 2017. The product was offered by Bünting.
• "Salami Sticks Classic" in the 100g pack and the designation "GOOD & FAVORABLE" with the best-before dates 06. September 2017 to and including 09.September 2017 (mainly offered by Marktkauf and EDEKA).
• "Salami Sticks" in the 100g package and the designation "Jean Luc" with the best before dates 08. September 2017 and 09. September 2017 (offered at Netto Marken-Discount in parts of Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia).
• "Air-dried Mini-Salamis Classic" in the 100g package and the name "Gut Bartenhof" with the best-before date 08. September 2017 (offered by Norma).

According to the manufacturer, only the products with the marking DE EV 1277 EC and the above mentioned best before dates, which are printed on the back of the packaging, are affected. Customers who have already purchased the corresponding products can return them in their shops for reimbursement of the purchase price - even without presentation of the receipt. (Fp)