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Germany Recalls Vitalsprossen Organic Sprouts After STEC/EHEC Found in Batch Tests

Company testing found STEC/EHEC in several lots of organic sprouts.

Overview

  • Vitalsprossen (operator Christoph Gurtmann) issued a recall after an internal control detected STEC/EHEC in certain sprout products.
  • Affected items include Bio-Mungobohnen-Sprossen 125 g, Bio-Vitaspross-Mischung 100 g and 500 g, and Bio-Gourmet-Mischung 125 g.
  • Listed lot numbers are 16298, 16516, 21025, and 16697 with minimum durability dates of 06.10.2025, 08.10.2025, 10.10.2025, and 13.10.2025.
  • Consumers are told not to eat the products and to discard or return them; questions can be directed to [email protected].
  • Health guidance warns of potential severe illness including bloody diarrhea and urges thorough kitchen hygiene and medical attention if symptoms occur.