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Vitalsprossen Recalls Organic Sprouts After STEC/EHEC Detected in Internal Checks

Consumers are urged to discard named batches due to the risk of severe E. coli illness from minimal exposure.

Overview

  • The recall covers multiple organic sprout products following a positive STEC/EHEC finding during company self-testing.
  • Affected items include Bio-Mung Bean Sprouts (125 g), Bio-Vitaspross Mix (100 g and 500 g), and Bio-Gourmet Mix (125 g).
  • Listed lot numbers include 16298, 16516, 21025, and 16697 with best-before dates ranging from 06.10.2025 to 13.10.2025.
  • Customers should not eat the products and may discard them or return them to the point of sale, with questions directed to info@vitalsprossen.de.
  • Health guidance urges medical attention for gastrointestinal symptoms and thorough cleaning of kitchen tools to prevent cross-contamination, with children, older adults, and immunocompromised people at higher risk; a separate nationwide recall of brown lentils is also noted.