Salmonella germs recalled for organic cream cheese started

Manufacturer recalls organic cream cheese because of Salmonella danger

The Hof-Butendiek Vertriebs GmbH from the city of Lower Saxony has started a recall for its cream cheese "Sultans joy" due to Salmonella infestation. These bacteria can cause diarrhea and other medical conditions.

Salmonella attack by black cumin

The Hof Butendiek GmbH from Stadland (Lower Saxony) calls due to Salmonella infestation in the black cumin the organic cream cheese Sultans joy with dates and no dates with the best before dates back to 17.11.2017 back. According to the company, the Salmonella infestation was caused by the added ingredient black seed. The consumption of affected products could lead to health problems.

The Hof Butendiek GmbH calls due to Salmonella infestation in the black cumin, the organic cream cheese Sultan's joy with dates and no dates back. The consumption of affected products can lead to health problems such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. (Image: underdogstudios / fotolia.com)

"Sultan's Joy" with and without dates

As the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety reports on its portal "Lebensmittelwarnung.de", the following packaging units are affected by the recall:

Retail Packages: Sultan's Delight with Dates 150g; Sultan's Pleasure Without Dates 150g; as loose goods for delivery to service counters: Sultan's delight with dates 1,1 kg; Sultan's delight with dates 3 kg.

"The affected, still existing goods must be disposed of or can be returned. A warning for the consumer is necessary, "the company writes in a message.

Bacteria cause gastrointestinal infections

Salmonella causes unpleasant gastrointestinal infections (salmonellosis). The disease occurs several hours to days after eating contaminated food and manifests itself mainly by sudden onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, malaise and headache.

Sometimes vomiting and mild fever are added. In rare cases, pain in bowel movements and mucus or blood in the stool are possible.

"Persons who develop severe or persistent symptoms after consumption should seek medical advice," says Hof Butendiek GmbH. (Ad)