Food recall: Spice mixture can have serious consequences

Created: 07/08/2022 05:01

A certain exotic spice mixture carries the risk of salmonella disease.

Now the distributor has to initiate a food recall.

Biebesheim - Dried fenugreek leaves are a popular food seasoning, especially in Asia.

Now there is a recall of the aromatic specialty in Germany: The company Global Foods Trading from Biebesheim (district Großgerau in southern Hesse) has recalled such a product due to a possible salmonella contamination.

As the distributor with expertise in food from the Southeast Asian region reports, the product "Schani Kassori Methi" with the batch number 19FEB22X1/1 and the best-before date of January 2024 is affected, and there are two different pack sizes: 100 grams and one kilogram.

A similar case involving a Dutch distributor only became known a few weeks ago.

Dried leaves of a plant can also be used to prepare food (symbol image).

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Food recall poses a risk of salmonella - serious illnesses threaten

A salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days after infection with diarrhoea, abdominal pain and occasional vomiting and a slight fever, according to the consumer

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The symptoms would subside on their own after a few days.

However, the following also applies to this food recall: Babies, small children, senior citizens and other people with a weakened immune system in particular could get serious illnesses in worse cases.

The company from southern Hesse was already affected by a similar recall in autumn 2021 - it was ginger powder.

Consumers who want to find out more about the recall can call customer service from Monday to Friday on 0800 - 950 950 9 (free of charge) between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - or by e-mail at info@gftonline.de.

What is the fenugreek leaf all about?

Fenugreek leaves taste spicy and are a popular component of spice mixtures that make sauces tastier.

Especially in Asian countries like India, it is a popular means of preparing food.

In addition to the leaves, the seeds of fenugreek are also in demand in the local kitchen - many of these remedies also have a healing effect.

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