Lidl recalls chocolates for salmonella

Lidl recalls chocolates for salmonella

24/12/2014

Due to salmonella danger Lidl Germany has the chocolates „Amidala, 200g“ taken out of the sale. In addition, the product can be returned to the discounter. Among other things, the bacteria can cause gastrointestinal diseases.

Chocolates with waffle and hazelnut
Lidl Germany has the chocolates „Amidala, 200g“ with the best before date 01.07.2015 because of salmonella taken out of the sale. According to a message from the news agency dpa, the discounter in Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, said that the German manufacturer Flemish Keksfabrik GmbH in Kempen had recalled the product. It should be noted that consumers should not eat the pralines with waffle and hazelnut. The confectionery product can be returned in all Lidl branches, even if there is no receipt more. Other products of the manufacturer are not affected.

Salmonella can cause disease
Salmonella are bacteria that can cause various diseases in humans. Among other things, it can come to the consumption of discomfort such as malaise, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting or even fever. Especially in infants, immunocompromised people and seniors, such symptoms can occur. In addition, a salmonella infection (salmonellosis) by the Brech-diarrhea in the further course to a dehydration (dehydration) of the organism with additional health consequences. Furthermore, salmonellosis can also trigger the infectious disease typhus.

Knowledge: When cookies are baked again in the run-up to Christmas, many a child likes to nibble on raw cookie dough. Parents should be aware, however, that raw dough with egg may contain salmonella. The bacteria that are killed when baking can sometimes cause severe gastrointestinal discomfort. (Ad)