Vomiting from the freezer Call back at Lidl and Co because of Listeria in the frozen vegetable mix

Harmful bacteria in the frozen vegetable mix

The consumer protection portal "lebensmittelwarnung.de" by the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety is currently warning against harmful bacteria in a frozen vegetable mix sold by Lidl. The Belgian company Greenyard Frozen Belgium N.V. has started a callback for the product "Freshona Vegetable Mix" in the 1000 gram pack. According to the manufacturer, bacteria of the Listeria monocytogenes type may be present in the vegetables. Deaths have also been reported. The European Food Safety Authority (efsa) is currently warning against frozen vegetables as a likely trigger.

The product was sold throughout Germany at the supermarket chain Lidl. Among other things, the bacteria can cause nausea and vomiting. For the purposes of preventive consumer protection, the manufacturer recalls the product regardless of the best before date. Also Lidl Germany reacted immediately and removed the affected product from the sale. Buyers can return the vegetable mix in each Lidl store. The purchase price will also be refunded without presentation of the receipt.

Which products are affected?

According to the manufacturer, only the "Freshona vegetable mix" in the 1000 gram pack is affected. However, with all already produced best before dates. Lidl and Greenyard Frozen Belgium N.V. emphasize that only this article is concerned. Other frozen products sold by Lidl Deutschland as well as other products of the Freshona brand and other manufacturers are not affected.

What health risks can be expected after consumption??

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes can be the cause of severe stomach and intestinal diseases (listeriosis) with flu-like symptoms. Especially with old people, small children and pregnant women as well as with immunocompromised persons severe illnesses can develop. The manufacturer and Lidl strongly advise against consuming potentially contaminated products.

Listeriosis can be life threatening

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is found almost everywhere in the environment. For healthy adults, it is harmless in most cases. In some cases, and especially among young, old and weakened people, the bacteria can cause the infectious disease listeriosis. In fact, Listeria deaths are often reported.

You should go to the doctor if you have eaten the vegetable mix?

A precautionary doctor's visit, if no symptoms appear, is not mandatory. However, persons who have eaten the frozen vegetables and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention immediately. Typical symptoms that can be triggered by Listeria are:

• fever,
• diarrhea,
• chills,
• stomach pain,
• body aches,
• a headache,
• Nausea and vomiting.

risk groups

Infants, toddlers, elderly and immunocompromised persons, newly operated people, people suffering from diabetes, cancer patients and people suffering from Aids are at particular risk. In extreme cases, the bacterium in these risk groups, among other things cause meningitis (meningitis) or blood poisoning (sepsis). Even pregnant women should take special care. Infected unborn children can develop serious illnesses that in the worst case lead to death. (Vb)