Recall of tens of thousands of eggs discovered diarrhea germs in free range eggs

Examiners prove harmful bacteria on eggshells
The Regensburg-based company Axvitalis GmbH is currently recalling several batches of free-range eggs. The company said it had detected Campylopacter bacteria on the skin of some eggs as part of a routine check. These can cause infectious diarrheal diseases.

Several batches of free range eggs affected
During a routine inspection bacteria were detected on the shell of free range eggs of the company Axvitalis GmbH. According to a statement from the company, these are Campylobacter bacteria found on the shell of only a few eggs labeled "Fresh Free Range Eggs".

Affected are packs of 10 or 6 (packing point number DE-093020 on the MHD label) with the expiry date (MHD) 12, 13 and 14 August 2016, according to the information.

The company Axvitalis recalls several thousand eggs on suspicion of Campylopacter bacteria. (Image: alexandco / fotolia.com)

In the interests of preventive consumer protection, the company has therefore decided to take the goods out of the market as a precautionary measure with the aforementioned key data. Other articles and eggs with other best before dates are not affected.

Customers who have purchased the corresponding products could return the eggs or the empty packaging to the shop where they were purchased, even without a receipt, for a refund of the purchase price. In addition, a service hotline was set up for victims under 0941 / 3078817-60.

Campylobacter infection causes diarrhea and abdominal cramps
Campylobacter bacteria can cause infectious diarrheal diseases. An infection with Campylobacter usually begins with fever, pronounced malaise, muscle and headache. Later, it typically causes severe abdominal pain, cramps, nausea and diarrhea.

The disease is usually without complications, but in very rare cases can also occur rheumatic arthritis, meningitis or neurological diseases. (No)