The Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety warns of a spice.
The substance that was found there even led to death in the past.
Kassel - The control standards in food production are high.
Nevertheless, it happens from time to time that manufacturers have to recall their food.
Regular food inspections uncover product defects.
A conventional product such as cheese from the discounter can also be affected.
Now there is a warning about a kebab spice mixture.
Consumers should be careful as a dangerous toxin has been found in the product.
Condiment Recall: Toxic Chemical Detected in Kebab Mix
The recall applies to the product "Shan Chapli Kabab - Spice Mixture" from the food wholesaler Ideal Cash & Carry.
Consumers who own the product should definitely check the best before date (BBD).
The spice is being recalled with the MHD October 25, 2025. The reason is the detection of 2-chloroethanol, as the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety informs.
product designation | Shan Chapli Kabab - Seasoning Blend, 100 gram pack |
Manufacturer | Ideal Cash & Carry - wholesale for Asian groceries |
best before date | October 10, 2025 |
Affected countries | Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate |
Labelling | 788821036025 |
The substance 2-chloroethanol is very toxic.
In food, the chemical can be detected above all in spices that have been sterilized with the substance ethylene oxide, as the Federal Association of Food Inspectors in Germany explains on its website.
The chemical 2-chloroethanol is a conversion product of ethylene oxide.
Toxic substance found in kebab seasoning: use of 2-chloroethanol banned in Germany
Fumigation with ethylene oxide is prohibited in Germany.
The association warns that both substances can be highly toxic and mutagenic.
In some third countries, however, this method is permitted.
In the past, mere contact with 2-chloroethanol caused death several times when it was absorbed through the skin.
The product should therefore not be distorted.
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The Shan Chapli Kabab seasoning mix with the best before date October 25, 2023 is being recalled.
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The spice mixture was sold in the federal states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate.
Consumers who have bought the affected product can also return it to the respective point of sale without a receipt.
The purchase amount will be refunded.
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