Urgent recall: Dangerous rust sausages in supermarkets!

Wurst recall: Health risks by pyrrolizidine alkaloids in products from Zwanenberg and Sonnen Bassermann from June 27, 2025.
Wurst recall: Health risks by pyrrolizidine alkaloids in products from Zwanenberg and Sonnen Bassermann from June 27, 2025. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Urgent recall: Dangerous rust sausages in supermarkets!

In the current week, an important recall has been started in several supermarkets, including Rewe, Edeka, Kaufland and Penny. Finished dishes are affected, in particular the "rust sausages with potato puree and wine boom", which are produced by the Zwanenberg Food Group and Sonnen Bassermann GmbH. According to [chip.de] (https://www.chip.de/nachrichten/rueckrufe ,135817/wälter-wurst-rueckruf-garten-produkt-t-bei-edeka-und--und-- and Reason in increased concentrations of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in the majoran of the affected products.

The marked product, which can be used with the batch number L 509410552 and the best -before date 05.06.2026, should not consume consumers. The buyers concerned are encouraged to contact the manufacturer directly. You can receive a refund from a simple email to info@sonnenbassermann.nl, in which you provide a photo of the product as well as your contact details and the best before date

Health risks by pyrrolizidine alkaloids

The warning is not without reason: Pyrrolizidine -Oldal alkaloids are compounds that are known for their health risks. Of course, they can occur in many plants, but there is a risk that they damage the liver and potentially change the genetic material. According to fnp here is particularly pointed out to the genotoxic and canceled potential of PA to be classified seriously.

The situation is particularly critical for children, pregnant women, breastfeeding and people who consume large amounts of pa-containing foods. The consumer advice center points out that PA can get into food unintentionally, often through herbs that have been harvested. Products such as tea, spice herbs, salad and certain nutritional supplements are often affected, reports the consumer center.

other affected products and recall actions

Not only the "rust sausages with potato puree" are affected. Other brands like Wingert Foods, K Classic and yes! are subject to the recall. Here is an overview:

products
batch number best before date
Sonnen Bassermann Rostbratwurst L 509410552 05.06.2026
Wingert Foods Rostbratwurst L510710552 18.06.2026
k Classic Rostbratwurst L512920552 10.07.2026
Yes! Rust sausages L508610552 28.05.2026
Gustoria Rostbratwurst L508610552 28.05.2026

The food supervisors in the affected federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt have already passed the information on to consumers. It is important that the problem only affects the batches mentioned; Other products are not affected.

We advise all customers to check the products concerned in order to prevent health risks. With a good hand to apply for the refund and not to consume the product, you actively contribute to your safety and health.

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