Overview

• The recall covers Bio Auberginen Aufstrich, Bio Kichererbsen Aufstrich, Bio Tomate Basilikum Aufstrich and Pikanter Bio Paprika Aufstrich in 380 g jars with best-before dates in February 2027.
• Tests found sunflower seeds in these batches exceeded the EU/German maximum limit for ochratoxin A, a fungal toxin monitored for consumer safety.
• Bavarian health authorities classify ochratoxin A as carcinogenic, genotoxic and primarily harmful to the kidneys, triggering mandatory withdrawal despite a low immediate risk assessment.
• KoRo evaluates the health risk as minimal but is conducting the recall as a precaution and offering full refunds without requiring receipts in stores.
• The incident follows a series of recent food-safety withdrawals in Germany and underscores vulnerabilities in supplier testing and raw-material quality control.