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Monolith Frost Recalls Frozen Bratwurst in Germany Over Elevated Microbial Contamination

The company has not specified which germ was detected.

Overview

  • The recall covers 'Bratwurst dick (Schwein und Rind), tiefgefroren' in 1,000‑gram packs marked best before 19 January 2026.
  • The affected product was distributed in nine states: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony-Anhalt and North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • Consumers are advised not to eat the sausage and may return it to any branch for a full refund without a receipt, with questions directed to the hotline 0800 66 66 548.
  • The manufacturer reported an increased microbial load in the product but did not identify the specific pathogen.
  • No confirmed illness clusters have been reported so far, though health guidance notes possible symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever and urges medical attention for severe cases.