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Germany Recalls Frozen Sausage Meals After Toxic Herb Contamination

Internal quality tests detected elevated Pyrrolizidinalkaloids in Majoram seasoning posing liver and cancer risks.

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Overview

  • Wingert Foods and Zwanenberg’s Sonnen Bassermann began recalling Rostbratwürstchen with potato purée and sauerkraut on June 24 after Pyrrolizidinalkaloids were found in the Majoram seasoning
  • Additional affected brands include Südwind, ja!, gustoria and K Classic with various batch numbers and minimum shelf lives through mid-2026
  • Recalled products were sold at Rewe, Kaufland, Penny and Edeka stores across multiple federal states
  • Pyrrolizidinalkaloids are natural plant toxins that can damage the liver and carry potential carcinogenic effects
  • Consumers should stop consuming the products immediately and return any packs for a full refund without a receipt