Contaminated Spinach Causes Wave of Recalls in Supermarkets and Products

A number of products and supermarkets are currently affected by recalls. The reason is currently almost always the same: contaminated spinach.

Dortmund – Spinach is considered healthy and is obviously a real all-rounder in products – because as with a current one recall becomes clear, the vegetable is contained in many processed foods. All supermarkets and discounters are affected since June 6, reports RUHR24.

Spinach recall: Several products are contaminated

“Metal parts of up to two millimeters in size” should, according to several manufacturer reports and the portal lebensmittelwarnung.de can be found in the supermarket items. Both organic products and items that are not explicitly advertised with this label are affected. It is currently unclear whether further recalls could follow.

The wave of recalls started with one So Fine Veggie Schnitzel. Consumers can identify the affected 200 gram packs by the following key data:

• Best before date (MHD): 05/29/2023 up to and including 07/10/2023
  
  Lot identification: EAN 8718885891164

The brand is available in various supermarkets throughout Germany. Research by RUHR24 has shown that “So Fine” is available from Edeka, Rewe, Kaufland and Netto, depending on the offer.

All supermarkets affected by recall: Spinach contaminated with splinters

A very similar product is available at Organic trader “dennree” affected. The organic supermarket sells several products under its own brand of the same name, including vegetarian patties. Here, too, according to the manufacturer, it cannot be ruled out that there are metal splinters in the products.

The package contains 160 grams of the vegetable patties in the “spinach” variety. Consumers can identify the batches affected by the best-before date (MHD). These are April 3rd, 2023 to June 26th, 2023.

But what danger does the supposed metal particles in the spinach actually pose? In principle, swallowing the sharp-edged particles can cause serious injuries to the mouth and throat. In the worst case, swallowing leads to internal injuries or bleeding.

Rewe and Aldi affected by recall: Maultaschen can be dangerous

Several products are also directly affected by the large recall at Aldi and Rewe. Here, too, the foods have one important thing in common: spinach.

Accordingly rThe “Bürger” brand is recalling two types of organic Swamp. Aldi’s own brand “Gut Bio” also warns of possible metal splinters in the Maultaschen. The following products are affected by the recall:

• Bürger organic dumplings, 300 grams
  
  Bürger organic vegetable dumplings, 300 grams
  
  Best before date (MHD): 03/29/2023 up to and including 07/03/2023
• Aldi Gut Organic Swabian Maultaschen, 300 grams
  
  Aldi Gut organic vegetable dumplings, 300 grams
  
  Best before date: 03/29/2023 up to and including 07/03/2023

Contaminated spinach spread: Another product affected by the recall

Also in the organic sector, three spreads from different manufacturers are affected. Also here the contaminated spinach Reason for recall. Consumers should now look closely at these articles:

• Item: Allos Hof Vegetables Spinach Pine Nuts
  
  Content: 135 grams
  
  Best before dates (MHD): 02/03/2024 to 06/23/2024
• Item: Tartex Market Vegetables Spinach Pine Nuts
  
  Content: 135 grams
  
  Best before dates (MHD): 02/03/2024 to 06/23/2024
• Article: Alnatura spinach-walnut spread
  
  Content: 135 grams
  
  Best before dates (MHD): 02/28/2024, 04/28/2024 and 05/28/2024

The following applies to all affected products: To be on the safe side, consumption should be avoided. The return is also possible without the receipt, the purchase price will be refunded. The manufacturer of “So Fine” does not give any information regarding the refund.