Overview
- The active recall covers specific Knorr items identified by lot codes and best‑before dates, including Kaiser Teller Waldpilz Suppe with MHD 04/2027 and other listed batches.
- In Germany, Knorr Spaghetti Carbonara with lot L527822C93 and a best‑before date through January 2027 is included, limited to goods sold at the Heilbronn factory outlet.
- Distribution spans several European markets, with reports citing Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, prompting public consumer warnings beyond a simple commercial withdrawal.
- Consumers are urged not to eat the affected products and to return them for a refund, with many retailers accepting returns without a receipt and Unilever providing country helplines for claims.
- Unilever states other Knorr products are unaffected, and officials emphasize injury risks from potential metal or plastic fragments, advising medical attention if symptoms occur.