Urgent recall In this sausage dangerous diarrhea pathogens were found

Recall launched: raw sausage could contain E. coli germs

The Hans Gasser GmbH from the Austrian Mayrhofen has started a recall for the raw sausage "Wilde Wurze". According to the company, the sausage could be contaminated with Vero / Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC / STEC). These germs can lead to health problems.

Possible contamination with harmful bacteria

The Hans Gasser GmbH from Mayrhofen in Austria calls back the raw sausage "Wild Wurze". Reason for the recall is a possible contamination with Vero / Shigatoxin forming Escherichia coli (VTEC / STEC). These bacteria can cause health problems such as diarrhea.

Hans Gasser GmbH from Austria calls back the raw sausage "Wild Wurze". In the sausage could be health-endangering E. coli bacteria. (Image: DOC RABE Media / fotolia.com)

Affected goods should no longer be consumed

The following article information is listed in a communication from the company: Contents: 4 or 6 pieces vacuumed, best before date: 18.01.2018-25.01.2018, and lot number: 2348.

According to the information, the affected products have already been taken out of the sale and are no longer available on the shelves.

Customers who have already purchased this product can now return it without a receipt.

The manufacturer points out that it is essential to observe the recall and not to consume the affected product.

Serious illnesses possible

E. coli germs can cause health problems. According to experts, the disease usually manifests with diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea and vomiting within a week of infection.

Especially infants, toddlers, seniors and people with weakened immune systems can develop more severe illnesses with bloody diarrhea.

And according to the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) develops in five to ten percent of sufferers, especially in preschool children, "following the bowel discomfort (about one week after onset of diarrhea) a serious disease". (Ad)