Recall to Lidl because of the dangerous Listeria bacteria in the vegetable mix

Harmful bacteria in the frozen vegetable mix

The consumer protection portal "lebensmittelwarnung.de" of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety is currently warning against harmful bacteria in a frozen vegetable mix sold by Lidl. The Belgian company Greenyard Frozen Belgium N.V. has issued a recall for the product "Freshona Vegetable Mix" in the package of 1000 grams. According to the manufacturer, Listeria monocytogenes bacteria may be present in vegetables. Deaths have also been reported. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is currently warning against frozen vegetables as a likely trigger.

The product was sold nationwide to the Lidl supermarket chain. Among other things, the bacteria can cause nausea and vomiting. For the purpose of consumer preventive protection, the manufacturer recalls the product regardless of the expiry date. Lidl Germany also reacted immediately and removed the product concerned from the sale. Buyers can return the vegetable mix to each Lidl store. The purchase price will also be refunded without presentation of the receipt.

What products are affected?

According to the manufacturer, only the "Freshona vegetable mix" in the 1000 gram packaging is affected. However, with all the best dates already produced. Lidl and Greenyard Frozen Belgium N.V. emphasize that only this article is concerned. Other frozen products sold by Lidl Deutschland and other products of the Freshona brand and other manufacturers are not concerned

What are the health risks after ingestion?

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious gastrointestinal illness (listeriosis) with flu-like symptoms. Especially with the elderly, young children and pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people with severe illness courses can develop. The manufacturer and Lidl strongly discourage the consumption of potentially contaminated products.

Listeriosis can be life threatening

Listeria monocytogenes is found almost everywhere in the environment. For healthy adults, it is harmless in most cases. In some cases, and particularly in young, old and debilitated people, the bacteria can cause infectious listeriosis. In fact, deaths by Listeria are frequently reported

Should you go to the doctor if you have eaten the vegetable mixture?

A precautionary doctor's visit, if the symptoms do not appear, is not mandatory. However, people who have eaten frozen vegetables and who develop severe or persistent symptoms should consult a doctor immediately. Typical symptoms that can be caused by Listeria are:

• fever,
• diarrhea,
• chills,
• abdominal pain,
• limb pain,
• headache,
• nausea and vomiting.
• 19659020] At Risk Groups

  Especially vulnerable are infants, toddlers, the elderly and immunocompromised, newly operated, people with diabetes, cancer patients and people with AIDS . In extreme cases, the bacteria in these risk groups, among other causes of meningitis (meningitis) or sepsis (sepsis). Even pregnant women must take special precautions. Infected unborn children can develop serious diseases that, in the worst case, can lead to death. (Vb)