Aldi recalls sausages because of germs

Pathogenic bacteria found in Aldi sausages

The Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety is currently warning of a sausage sold by Aldi Süd and some branches of Aldi Nord. In a product study, pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes bacteria triggered listeriosis, a serious disease. Sausage consumption is strongly discouraged.

This is the article "sausage with ham" in the 100 gram package of the manufacturer Franz Wiltmann GmbH & Co. KG. The sausage reached on the expiry date 08. March 2019. According to the manufacturer, the products were distributed in all branches of Aldi Süd and in the three regions of Aldi Nord, Hannoversch Münden, Werl and Wittstock .

Lack of information

Both on the website of Aldi Nord and on the website of Aldi-Süd are not informed of the recall. Only the manufacturer itself warns the company's website before the contaminated sausage product. A photo of the product has also not been provided. According to the manufacturer, the sausages purchased can be returned to the Aldi Süd and Aldi Nord branches, where the purchase price will be refunded. The other products of Franz Wiltmann are not concerned.

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Meanwhile, Aldi Nord and Süd reacted to the recall and warned in a customer information on corporate websites.

Listeria bacteria can be dangerous

The presence of Listeria in foods can cause many ailments. For example, this can lead to flu-like symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Itching is also possible. In some cases, serious complications can lead to dangerous sequelae such as meningitis or blood poisoning. In particular, people with weakened immune systems are at risk for severe cases. These include, for example, the elderly, HIV patients, alcoholics and diabetics.

Pregnant women are particularly at risk

Nearly half of listeriosis cases involve pregnant women because the immune system changes during pregnancy and becomes more susceptible to the bacteria. Listeria can also be pbaded on to the unborn child, leading in the worst case to premature birth or stillbirth.

Listeriosis is notifiable

Listeriosis is one of the notifiable diseases in Germany. Anyone who has consumed the affected product and subsequently experiences the symptoms described here or general discomfort should seek medical attention immediately and report possible listeriosis. Since the pathogen remains in the intestine for weeks after the disease, special sanitation facilities are recommended to prevent further spread. (Vb)