Recall Listeria germs in Aldi salmon

Listeria in Aldi salmon

15/11/2014

A manufacturer has recalled two salmon varieties from the trade, as Listeria bacteria were found in tests. The salmon was sold among others at the supermarket chain Aldi in Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland and Baden-Württemberg. Already purchased goods should not be consumed due to the health hazard.

On suspicion of Listeria contamination, traders have recalled two salmon products. The goods were sold in Aldi branches Hessen, Rhineland-Palatinate, in the Saarland and in Baden-Wuerttemberg. Like the dealer „cewind production and sales company“ announced on Friday, was the germs „detected during an internal routine examination“. Affected are the products „Icewind True Stremel Salmon Natural, 125 g“ and „Icewind True Stremel Salmon Pepper, 125 g“.

The packs were sold in the southern Aldi regions of Eschweiler, Montabaur, Butzbach, Wittlich, Bingen, Mörfelden, Langenselbold, Bous, Aichtal and Murr. Already purchased goods can be returned to the trade for a refund of the purchase price. "It is in line with our policy to sell only high quality and safe food, we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding of this measure, other ICEWIND products are not affected by this product recall." For further information please contact our free consumer hotline 0800-4443838.

Listeria bacteria can cause listeriosis
Listeria is a bacteria that may cause the dangerous disease listeriosis. This infectious disease, which has been notifiable in Germany since 2001, primarily affects people who have poor physical defense. In addition, pregnant women have an approximately 12-fold increased risk of developing it. The course of the disease is similar to that of influenza. Thus sufferers suffer first from diarrhea and violent abdominal pain and later often with fever, severe headache or even paralysis and dizziness. Since it can take up to two months between infection and illness, the diagnosis of listeriosis is sometimes difficult. Therefore, the symptoms described should be taken seriously. Upon detection, treatment with antibiotics takes place.

Particular caution is advised during pregnancy. But even toddlers and patients with a weak immune system could get serious health problems. It is therefore strongly advised not to consume the products, even if the retailers emphasize that the recall is a precautionary measure. (Sb)