Warning about bacterial toxins in mushroom jars

Consumer protection - Warning about bacterial toxins in mushroom jars

In jars labeled "Common White Chanterelle" with the description "Gemeiner Weiß-Täubling" may contain dangerous neurotoxins. The portal lebensmittelwarning.de has therefore issued a warning for the product of the company Lackmann Fleisch- und Feinkostfabrik with headquarters in Willstätt, Baden-Württemberg.

In the product recall, the so-called Foodborne Botulism is mentioned. This often severe poisoning is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which can produce neurotoxins under anaerobic conditions. Consumption of affected food products can lead to visual disturbances, swallowing difficulties, and paralysis. If left untreated, it can be life-threatening.

Affected by the recall are only jars with the product name "Common White Chanterelle" and the minimum durability date 20.05.2025. The mushrooms are reportedly pickled in salt brine and originate from the Altai Mountains, a mountain range in Russia. The production date was 20.11.2023, the EAN code is 4250370532731. The product was on the market in almost all federal states.

Botulism is a rare, but very serious disease in Germany. As the Robert Koch Institute writes, it cannot be transmitted from person to person. It is most commonly caused by ingestion of contaminated food. Anyone who develops symptoms should seek medical treatment immediately.

Less than two weeks ago, around 150 people in Russia fell ill with Botulism. They had eaten beans that a food delivery service had produced from cans.

Warning on the RKI website Lebensmittelwarnung.de: Botulism Information regarding the recall by the manufacturer / distributor

1. The warning issued by lebensmittelwarning.de applies to jars of Common White Chanterelle from Lackmann Fleisch- und Feinkostfabrik, based in Willstätt, Baden-Württemberg, which were contaminated with dangerous neurotoxins.
2. Consumers in Germany should be aware that foodborne Botulism, a severe poisoning caused by Clostridium botulinum and its neurotoxins, is associated with the recalled Common White Chanterelle jars from Lackmann.
3. The affected jars were produced with mushrooms from the Altai Mountains in Russia, and the EAN code for the product is 4250370532731.
4. It's important for German consumers to check their jars of Common White Chanterelle, as the recall only affects those with the product name and minimum durability date specified.
5. The botulism outbreak in Russia, which affected around 150 people, highlights the importance of consumer protection in the food industry, emphasizing the need for proper handling, storage, and inspection of food products in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and other regions.

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