H-milk recall of many varieties Germany-wide started because of bacteria

Massive recall of H-milk throughout Germany
The Hochwald food group has launched a recall campaign for H-milk of various brands. Some batches may contain harmful germs. The affected products are according to the company "not suitable for consumption".

Not suitable for consumption
Hochwald Foods GmbH has started a recall campaign for low-fat milk from various brands due to its unsterile nature. As the company informs on its website, the affected products are "in our own and expert opinion, not suitable for consumption." According to the information, a germ formed during production, which got into the milk. The food group from Thalfang near Trier supplies almost all major supermarket chains nationwide.

The Hochwald food group has launched a nationwide recall campaign for H-milk of various brands. The affected products are not suitable for consumption because of possible germs. (Image: Gina Sanders / fotolia.com)

Contamination with germs
According to a message from the internet portal "produktwarnung.eu", information from the Hochwald quality management team on consumer demand states: "This is a contamination of certain products with germs that could possibly lead to health problems. Diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps and nausea can occur within 24 hours of consuming the affected milk. "

It continues: "For children under 5 years, seniors, pregnant women and immunocompromised people, we recommend after the consumption of the affected UHT milk without complaints to see a doctor."

Products affected by the recall
According to the company, the following products are affected by the recall:

- Brand Penny, 1 liter, 3.5% with the best before dates 27.12.2016, 28.12.2016,
29.12.2016, 30.12.2016, 31.12.2016 and the identity mark DE - RP 221- EG
- Brand Penny, 1 liter, 1.5%, 27.12.2016, 30.12.2016, 31.12.2016, DE - RP 221- EG
- Brand good country, 1 liter, 1.5%, 27.12.2016, 28.12.2016, 29.12.2016, 30.12.2016,
DE - RP 221- EC
- Brand Good Land, 1 liter, 3.5%, 26.12.2016, 27.12.2016, 28.12.2016, DE - RP 221- EG
- Brand K-Classic, 1 liter, 1.5%, 29.12.2016, 31.12.2016, DE - RP 221- EG
- Brand K-Classic, 1 liter, 3.5%, 28.12.2016, DE - RP 221- EG
- Brand Correct, 1 liter, 1.5%, 27.12.2016, DE - RP 221- E
- Brand Good & Cheap, 1 liter, 1.5%, 27.12.2016, 30.12.2016, DE - RP 221- EG
- Brand Good & Cheap, 1 liter, 3.5%, 27.12.2016, DE - RP 221- EG
- Milbona brand, 1 liter, 1.5%, 27.12.2016, DE - RP 221- EG

Purchase price will be refunded
Hochwald Foods GmbH asks consumers not to consume these products. These were "precautionary to destroy", "not to pass on or to mix with other food" or "return to the point of sale", where the price is refunded. (Ad)