Recall of Lykkeberg Fish Frikadellen at Globus After Listeria Link Confirmed
Genetic testing matched patient isolates to product samples, prompting a do-not-eat warning.
Overview
- Manufacturer Tenax Sild A/S issued an urgent recall of Lykkeberg fish frikadellen due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- German outlets of retailer Globus sold affected items, and customers are told not to consume the products.
- Danish investigators at DTU reported that bacteria from patients and from the recalled frikadellen were genetically identical, confirming the product–infection link.
- Five people in Denmark have been hospitalized since mid-August in cases tied to the outbreak, according to the reported findings.
- Globus is accepting returns with refunds even without receipts and offers support via [email protected] and 0800 51 54 444, while advisories highlight elevated risks for pregnant people, children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals.