Holiday shock on Rügen: cleaning products instead of mulled wine!

Holiday shock on Rügen: cleaning products instead of mulled wine!

An incident in spring 2025 has recently caused a stir on the island of Rügen. A holidaymaker from Lower Saxony suffered severe chemical burns after accidentally consuming cleaning products instead of mulled wine in a restaurant. The incident occurred on March 10th in a restaurant in Sellin, which is located on Wilhelmstrasse. The 62-year-old man complained of massive pain shortly after drinking the drink and was ultimately taken to hospital. It was discovered that he was struggling with severe irritation in his mouth and esophagus, which required intensive medical treatment.

The police were informed immediately and initiated an investigation on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The focus was on the restaurant owner, against whom the public prosecutor's office applied for a criminal warrant for serious bodily harm. But the district court rejected this application because there was no sufficient suspicion. The judge found that there was no evidence that the restaurant owner knew about storing the cleaning product in a wine bottle. The rest of the supposed mulled wine and the bottle itself were then thrown away.

Investigations and legal situation

Particularly explosive was the refusal of a server who did not want to testify in accordance with the right to refuse to testify. As a result, the public prosecutor's office decided not to appeal the court's decision. Senior public prosecutor Martin Cloppenburg explained that without the service worker's statement, it remains unclear who was ultimately responsible for the incident. Another aspect is that the police found that cleaning products and drinks were not mixed together in the restaurant's warehouse. From a criminal perspective, the proceedings are now over. However, the man concerned is still free to assert civil claims, such as compensation for pain and suffering, which may drag the matter even further.

This case shows once again how important careful handling of food and cleaning products is in the catering industry. The legal and health consequences should not be underestimated, and such incidents could be very important for the catering industry as the public eagerly awaits the results of possible civil legal action.

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Although Rügen is busy with these events, the island remains a popular destination for tourists who want to enjoy the beautiful nature and relaxed atmosphere. However, anyone who comes here should make sure that enjoying a mulled wine does not end in a health fiasco. A certain degree of caution is required in every situation - be it when eating food or planning your next vacation.