Overview
- The recall covers Ostmann "Basilikum gerebelt" in 25 g bags with lot 502085 (time stamp 17:56) and best-before date end of June 2028.
- Officials posted the warning on lebensmittelwarnung.de on September 22, noting distribution across all federal states and stating other Ostmann products are not affected.
- Possible contamination was identified during routine controls, and coverage to date has not reported illnesses linked to this batch.
- Consumers should not use the spice and may return it to their retailer or send it to Fuchs/Ostmann (Dieter‑Fuchs‑Straße 10, 49201 Dissen a. T.W.) for a refund without proof of purchase.
- Outlets report the affected lot was sold nationwide, including at Rewe and some Edeka stores, and health advice highlights gastrointestinal symptoms and extra caution for vulnerable groups.