Recall for salmonella in chocolates

Lidl recalls chocolates for possible salmonella strain

24/12/2014

Salmonella is a relatively common problem, especially in perishable goods. Now the discounter has Lidl for the chocolates „Amidala, 200g“ of the German manufacturer „Flemish biscuit factory GmbH“ from Kempen for the detection of Salmonella recalled. The batch with the best before date 01. July 2015 may contain salmonella, warns the discounter.

According to Lidl, the manufacturer has salmonella in the product during self-examination „Amidala (praline with waffle and hazelnut), 200g“ proven with the best before date 01. July 2015. Since Salmonella in humans can cause severe gastrointestinal infections (salmonellosis) with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, the corresponding products have been recalled from the trade. Given the health risk should „Consumers must pay attention to the recall and do not consume the affected product“, so the message from the discounter. Salmonella infections represent a health risk that should not be underestimated, especially for people with already weakened immune systems. The potentially contaminated chocolates were sold through Lidl Germany.

Affected get the purchase price refunded
After the corresponding information was received by Lidl, the discounter „for the sake of consistent consumer protection“ The affected product was immediately taken out of the sale. Anyone who has already purchased the chocolates, this can be returned in all Lidl stores and „The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presentation of the receipt“, so the message from the discounter. Other products sold by Lidl Deutschland - in particular the German manufacturer Flämische Keksfabrik GmbH - were "not affected by the recall". The manufacturer "apologize to all buyers for the inconvenience caused". The way in which the salmonella in the chocolates are, is not clear from the press release of the discounters. (Fp)