Iglo-callback action: Verotoxin-forming E. coli-bacteria in deep-frozen parsley

Callback action: Ecoli – Iglo calls “iglo parsley” from the trade – it threatens with serious diarrhea

The manufacturer “iglo Deutschland“ calls back the deep-frozen product “iglo parsley” and warns against the Eating of the relevant Batch. It can occur diarrhea, gastro-intestinal disorders and fever when eating. In the case of samples VTEC bacteria (verotoxigenic were found E. coli). Already purchased products can be zurückgegben for a refund of the purchase price in trade.

As the manufacturer emphasizes, is the product of “iglo parsley” with a date of minimum durability 12.2019 and in the Following, referred to and depicted encoding, which is specified on the packaging side. Because it is a very limited production period, asks the company not only the Code but also to comply with the said time. Furthermore, the point of sale Lidl, Netto and Penny are not affected explicitly. The coding is L8346BR005 / time 06:00-14:00.

The reason for the recall of the Batch „Parsley 40g“ is a sample, in the case of the VTEC bacteria (verotoxigenic E. coli) in the laboratory for routine testing were found. The parsley is eaten in the case of insufficient heating, it may be liable to a fever, gastro-intestinal infections. The company has also set as a precautionary measure, the authorities informed.

Refund of the purchase price

Anyone who has purchased the frozen parsley already, can this – if Code and date – in the supermarket for a refund of the purchase price. The markets are prompted to refund the purchase price without hesitation. The company expressly indicates otherwise in a notice that “only the product with the above-mentioned coding betroffen“ .

“All the other products of iglo can safely werden&#8220 consumed;, so an opinion of the company. For the resulting inconvenience to the manufacturer, apologized to consumers. For more information about the iglo consumer service at the toll-free service number – 0800-101 39 13 open daily from 9:00 to 18:00, or by E-Mail at [email protected] accessible.

The designated Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria present in the Flora of the large intestine in humans and in mammals. The germs are not only a danger to the health, if the consumption in other regions of the body, or they multiply extremely. In addition, infections are often found in neighboring regions of the intestine. Then it comes to, for example, urinary tract infections, peritonitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder.

Serious complications possible

The germs are sensitive to heat, survive well in frozen foods, which is why the recall has a high importance. Since the pathogens, Verotoxin (VTEC), severe illnesses such as hemorrhagic colitis and the hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) are triggered. Frequently, the bacteria in Sausage, Salami, raw milk and not pasteurized Apple can be juice. Are affected here but also green leafy vegetables or sprouts because they are grown on cow manure and usually eaten raw.

Until typical symptoms such as bloody occurrence of diarrhoea and fever, offense 1 to 3 days, rarely up to 8 days. Affected should quickly consult a doctor as it can lead to serious complications. (sb)