Two products from the vegan own-brand range of the discounter Lidl are currently being recalled by the manufacturer Vefo GmbH.
These products may be contaminated with ethylene oxide.
Emstek - "It cannot be ruled out that the locust bean gum used in the products is contaminated with ethylene oxide," says the press release.
Important to know: "Ethylene oxide is a biocidal active ingredient that is not approved in the EU and is classified as harmful", warns the manufacturer Vefo.
And the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment “BfR” is also alarming: “Ethylene oxide is mutagenic and carcinogenic.
There is therefore no guideline value without a health risk. ”The recall affects two vegan products from the“ Vemondo ”brand.
Consumers should definitely refrain from consuming the products affected by the recall.
Lidl recall: Two vegan products of the “Vemondo” brand affected
Affected is the "Vegan Mozzarelli, 100 g" with the best before date (BBD) 08/20/2021 - sold only in Berlin and Brandenburg.
As well as "Vegan Sticks Cheese-Style, 250 g" with the best before 07.01.2022, 07.03.2022 and 06.05.2022 - in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland and Schleswig-Holstein sold.
"For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl reacted immediately in Germany and withdrew the affected products from sale," the report said.
Consumers can return the affected products in all Lidl branches.
You will get your money back even without a receipt.
Recall at Lidl - other Vefo products not affected
The manufacturer also makes it clear in the press release that only the two products mentioned are affected.
All other goods of the manufacturer are not affected by the recall, it is said.
"The manufacturer Vefo GmbH apologizes to all concerned for the inconvenience caused," said the company.
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