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Recalls are currently underway for various foods that may be contaminated with mold toxins. The goods were sold through branches of Lidl, Netto and other supermarkets.
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety reports on its portal “www.lebensmittelwarning.de” about recalls for various products that may be contaminated with patulin. Patulin is a mold poison.
Exposure to patulin
The manufacturer Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG is informing about a recall of the food “KINGSWAY Banana-Grape-Cranberry-Pomegranate-Acai and other fruits” with the best before date (BBD) March 12, 2024.
The food contains aronia juice, which is contaminated with patulin. Patulin is a harmful substance (mycotoxin) produced by mold that can cause nausea, vomiting and indigestion.
This product was sold by Netto ApS & Co. KG.
Smoothies sold at Lidl
Furthermore, Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG is recalling the product “Solevita Smoothie Red Genius”, 250 ml (best before March 13, 2024 & March 14, 2024), which was sold by Lidl. Here too, the measure is carried out because the aronia juice contained in it is contaminated with patulin.
The food “Solevita Smoothie Red Genius”, 750 ml (best before: March 9th, 2024, April 5th, 2024, April 19th, 2024, May 17th, 2024, May 18th, 2024) from the manufacturer Niederrhein-Gold Tersteegen GmbH & Co. was also sold through Lidl branches. KG sold. The affected smoothie contains aronia juice, which is contaminated with patulin.
Purchase price will be refunded
In addition, the BVL reports on a recall from Dr. August Oetker Food KG for the product Dr. Oetker “Smoothie Bowl” with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed, 200g (best before: all until April 23, 2024). Residues of patulin were also detected here. The food was sold in various supermarkets of various retail chains.
In all cases, the affected products can be returned to the place of purchase. The purchase price will be refunded. (ad)