Mint is a popular spice used to refine the taste of foods.
In a recall that has now become known, however, there is a risk of acute health problems.
Berlin - Almost all over the world, mint is a valued utensil with the purpose of enhancing the taste of drinks and food.
This includes teas, alcoholic beverages, hearty dishes, confectionery such as chewing gum, chocolate or the refinement of baked goods such as cakes *.
Recall of food spices - import goods from Iran complained about
In the case of imported goods from the Berlin food wholesaler Adalat, however, dried mint must now be complained about.
The company warns against the consumption of the product "Tiar Dehydrated Herbs", which was imported from Iran to Germany.
The food must be recalled * due to possible salmonella residues.
All packs of the flavor carrier that have been ordered or purchased from Adalat since January 13, 2021 are potentially affected.
The best before date (BBD) of the mint is declared as 09/24/2022, the retailer from the capital asks you to bring back purchased products (against reimbursement of the purchase price), alternatively they should be thrown away.
In the notification, Adalat Berlin apologizes for the inconvenience caused by the peppermint *.
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Recall due to salmonella: health consequences especially for immune deficiencies
Salmonella is one of the greatest threats in food production *.
When consuming the dried spice from the current recall, bacteria can cause stomach and intestinal problems, headaches or general nausea.
If contaminated food is consumed, it can be a problem just a few hours later.
In more healthy adults, problems from Salmonella usually go away after a few days.
For immunocompromised people - including the elderly, the sick and infants - the bacteria, on the other hand, pose a life-threatening hazard.
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