A significant recall at Edeka impacts a variety of products in supermarkets. A total of 16 items from the own-brand assortment are being removed from shelves. Regular recalls and warnings are almost a daily occurrence in Germany.
Related topic: Urgent recall at Penny: warning on salmonella contamination
The reason for this is that in the food sector, control over ingredients and production processes is mandatory. This is necessary to protect consumers from health risks associated with food products. In these cases, deviations lead to consumer warnings.
Major recall at Edeka: Details
During a routine check of Edeka's own-brand "My Veggie" products, the manufacturer discovered an ingredient not listed on the packaging. It is a small amount of soy.
Even small components can trigger negative physical reactions in individuals with a soy allergy. Therefore, individuals with soy intolerance should avoid consuming these products.
The vegan sausage is sold in Edeka and Marktkauf stores. The return of these products is possible without presenting receipts, and a full refund will be provided.
The following products from the My Veggie brand are being recalled:
- Vegan mortadella-style cold cuts with peppers with peppers, 80 grams
- Vegan cold cuts Lyon style, 80 grams
- Vegan cold cuts with broccoli + carrots, 80 grams
- Vegan cold cuts, grilled vegetables, 80 grams
- Vegan cold cuts salami-style with peppers, 80 grams
- Vegan cold cuts salami-style, 80 grams
- Vegan meat sausage with peppers, 175 grams
- Vegan meat sausage, 175 grams
- Vegan mini-grill, 180 grams
- Vegan sausage, 200 grams
- Vegan burger, 227 grams
- Vegan cevapi, 240 grams
- Vegan minced meat, 275 grams
- Vegan cold cuts with broccoli + carrots
- Vegan cold cutst in mortadella style with peppers
- Vegan cold cuts Lyon style
Anyone with a soy allergy is likely familiar with common symptoms of intolerance. According to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, soy is a product that frequently causes allergies.
Symptoms are typically highly individual and can trigger reactions:
- in the mouth;
- nose;
- throat;
- swelling of the tongue.
Redness and itching may occur on the skin. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, flatulence, and diarrhea.
These products are safe for consumption for those who do not have a soy allergy.
Related topics:
In response to the discovery of an undisclosed ingredient, Edeka has issued an urgent recall for its Veggie brand products. Consumers with soy allergies are advised to avoid these items due to the potential for adverse reactions.
Given the serious nature of food allergies, it's crucial for manufacturers to promptly announce urgent recalls, such as the one currently underway at Penny due to salmonella contamination.
