The company calls back jars with truffles inside

Consumer protection - The company calls back jars with truffles inside

The Lackmann Meat and Delicatessen Factory is recalling glass jars with embedded Edible Mushrooms (Lactarius deliciosus) in Europe, due to food poisoning risk. According to the company, it involves "cut and pickled Edible Mushrooms" with the minimum shelf life date 20.05.2025, production date: 20.11.2023, EAN-Code: 4250370593657. The mushrooms were sold mainly in Russian shops, according to a company spokesperson.

Poisonous substances produced by Clostridium-botulinum-Bacteria can cause a serious food poisoning (Botulism), which can be life-threatening, warned the company. Few hours after consumption, symptoms such as beginning paralysis, blurred vision, double vision, light sensitivity, swallowing difficulties, and dry mouth may appear. Paralysis may progressively affect the respiratory and heart muscles. Early symptoms may be: headaches, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Refund of purchase price also without receipt

People who develop corresponding symptoms within 36 hours after consumption should immediately seek medical treatment and mention the suspicion of Botulism, the company advised.

Customers who bought the mushrooms can return them for a refund of the purchase price also without a receipt to the affected stores. Lackmann specializes in Russian culinary products.

1. Consumers who purchased the affected Edible Mushrooms from Lackmann Meat and Delicatessen Factory in Willstätt, Baden-Württemberg, should be aware of a potential poison risk and consider calling back the store for a replacement or a refund, as per the company's recommendation.
2. The German Consumer Protection authority in Baden-Württemberg has been notified about the food recall, due to the identified health risks associated with the glass jars containing Lactarius deliciosus mushrooms sold mainly in Russian shops.
3. The company has warned consumers about the risk of botulism, a serious food poisoning caused by Clostridium-botulinum-Bacteria, which can lead to paralysis and even life-threatening situations, especially if symptoms are not treated promptly.
4. It is essential for the consumers to dispose of the affected mushrooms and observe their health closely, seeking immediate medical attention if they experience any symptoms within 36 hours after consumption, such as headaches, diarrhea, vomiting, or neurological symptoms like blurred vision or paralysis.

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