Big Recall Salmonella in Chicken Salami Sticks by Aldi and Rewe

On sale at Aldi and Rewe: Callback for poultry salami due to salmonella

The zur Mühlen Group Markenvertriebs GmbH has initiated a product recall "Wilhelm Brandenburg - Chicken Salami Sticks with vegetable fat, air-dried, with noble mold, 90g". In the sausage, isolated salmonella were detected. These bacteria can cause diarrhea and other medical conditions.

Salmonella in chicken salami

Die zur Mühlen Gruppe Markenvertriebs GmbH recalls the product "Wilhelm Brandenburg - Chicken salami sticks with vegetable fat, air-dried, with noble mold, 90g", with the date of minimum durability (MHD) 05.06.2018. According to a message from the Internet portal "produktwarnung.eu", the callback is via Aldi-Süd and Rewe. "Sporadic salmonella has been detected in laboratory tests," Rewe's press release said. And: "The consumption of the named product is strongly discouraged!"

The zur Mühlen Gruppe Markenvertriebs GmbH calls the product "Wilhelm Brandenburg - Chicken Salami Sticks with vegetable fat, air-dried, with noble mold, 90g" via Aldi Süd and Rewe. In the sausage, isolated salmonella were detected. (Image: Floydine / fotolia.com)

Bacteria can cause gastrointestinal diseases

Salmonella can be a cause of severe stomach / intestinal disease (salmonellosis).

The disease occurs several hours to days after infection and manifests itself mainly by sudden onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, malaise, feeling cold and headache.

In some cases, vomiting and mild fever are added.

The symptoms usually disappear after a few hours or days.

For infants, young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, fluid loss due to diarrhea and vomiting can be dangerous.

For symptoms to the doctor

"People who develop severe or persistent symptoms and have eaten this food are advised to see a doctor immediately," Rewe notes.

According to the information, the company reacted promptly and had the affected article removed from sale.

Customers can return the affected product for a refund of the purchase price in the respective market. (Ad)