Recalls extended New cheese varieties contaminated with dangerous intestinal germs

Danger of diarrhea: Manufacturer recalls further cheese because of E. coli bacteria

A few weeks ago, the Hofkäserei Büttner started a recall for "raw milk cheese - butter cheese with tomato and Italian herbs", because it was found to be harmful E. coli germs. Now the product recall will be extended by the variety "wild garlic with fenugreek".

VTEC germs detected in butter cheese

The Hofkäserei Büttner from Hohenleuben (Thuringia) has a few weeks ago a recall for "raw milk cheese - butter cheese with tomato and Italian herbs" with the lot number 65, Packing unit: 190-200g in foil, with the best before dates 27.11.2018, 06.12.2018, 18.12 .2018 and 25.12.2018, since verotoxin-producing E. coli bacteria (VTEC) had been detected in the cheese. Now the manufacturer has extended the product recall.

The Hofkäserei Büttner has extended its recall of butter cheese. E. coli bacteria have been detected in the cheese. These can lead to discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. (Image: Rosalie P./fotolia.com)

Another product contaminated with bacteria

The product recall of Butterkäse from Hofkäserei Büttner due to the detection of harmful E.coli from 9.11.2018 will be supplemented by the variety "Wild garlic with fenugreek" with the batch number 65 and the best before dates 27.11.2018, 06.12.2018, 18.12.2018, 25.12.2018 According to a statement published on the "Lebensmittelwarnung.de" portal of the federal states and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection.

According to the information, the product was exclusively through the branches of the agricultural cooperative Weidagrund e.G. Unterreichenau in the districts Vogtlandkreis (Saxony) and Greiz (Thuringia) distributed.

Although no further clues are provided in the current release, the announcement a few weeks ago stated: "Consumers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and to dispose of or return the food."

If symptoms occur, seek medical advice

The bacteria may cause diarrhea (sometimes bloody diarrhea), abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever, within one week after eating contaminated products.

"It is not recommended to consume affected dairy products!"

Consumers who have consumed the product mentioned and who suffer from the symptoms described above are urged to consult a physician immediately and to advise them on the consumption of the product and the place of purchase and date. (Ad)