Many people give gifts at Christmas Chocolate Santas. But this year you should take a closer look: Some of the popular sweets could be contaminated with salmonella.
Accordingly, the calls in Franconian Cadolzburg resident Hans Riegelein & son GmbH & Co. KG sold the article Santa Claus made of milk chocolate from the brand “Santa Claus in town” (200g) with the batch number L-102293N and the best before date July 31, 2023.
Sold almost nationwide
According to the manufacturer, the product with the above batch number and the above MHD was sold in branches of net in parts of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Bremen, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia sold.
It can therefore “not be ruled out that individual packs with the listed batch number of the article concerned with salmonella are burdened”.
Consumption could lead to health problems. The manufacturer reacted immediately and immediately removed the goods from sale. Customers who have bought the product in question can exchange it Refund of the purchase price even without presentation of the receipt return to their stores.
Salmonella is particularly dangerous for children and pregnant women
Salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days after infection Diarrhea, abdominal pain and occasional vomiting and low-grade fever. The symptoms usually subside on their own after a few days.
In particular Babies, toddlers, pregnant women, seniors and People with a weakened immune system can develop more severe illnesses. Anyone who has eaten this food and develops severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and report possible salmonella infection.
Answers consumer inquiries customer service Hans Riegelein & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG on 0800 200 0015 (Monday to Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.).
