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Recall Please do not eat! Supermarket Lidl calls eggs back
Discounter Lidl recalls eggs from the Dutch company Omega. On some packages there is too long a best before date. If eggs are stored too long or incorrectly, harmful bacteria can multiply.
Eggs recalled due to date of best before date
As announced on Wednesday, the discounter Lidl recalls eggs of the Dutch company Omega due to an incorrect expiry date. According to a statement from the company based in Neckarsulm near Heilbronn, the eggs would be sold in Lidl branches in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Due to a labeling error is on different packaging too long a shelf life. Instead of the correct date, April 7, 7 June is given.
Discounter Lidl recalls eggs from a Dutch company. Some packaging has an incorrect expiration date. (Image: womue / fotolia.com) Do not consume affected products anymore
Affected are "fresh eggs from the ground keeping" (size M, L), pack of 10, "organic eggs" (size M, L, XL), pack of 10 and "free range fresh eggs" (size M, L) , Pack of 10; all with the MHD 07.06. Since the shelf life can not be guaranteed by the specified date, customers should no longer consume the products mentioned. According to the company, the food was taken off the shelves. Already sold eggs are taken back by the discounter. The purchase price will also be refunded without presentation of the receipt.
Incorrectly stored eggs can lead to health problems
Normally eggs are stable at least 28 days after the laying date. The best way to store eggs is to keep them in the egg compartment of the refrigerator with the tip end down. If eggs are stored improperly or for too long, Salmonella can multiply explosively and endanger the health. Salmonella are bacteria that can cause various diseases in humans, especially in the gastrointestinal area. After eating it may cause discomfort such as abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Such symptoms can occur especially in infants, immunocompromised people and seniors. (Ad)