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Recall alert: Dangerous pollutants in popular ready meals!
Recall from Rewe, Kaufland and Penny: Wingert Foods warns of health risks from contaminated ready meals.
Recall alert: Dangerous pollutants in popular ready meals!
In a current warning, more than just the flavors are at risk: Wingert Foods has recalled several frozen products, including popular grilled sausages with mashed potatoes and wine sauerkraut. Consumption of these ready meals is strongly discouraged as increased concentrations of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) have been found in the spice marjoram. These substances can pose serious health risks, especially if taken long-term. chip.de reports on several affected retail brands that are sold in the Rewe, Kaufland and Penny supermarkets.
Affected products include:
- Wingert Foods Rostbratwürstchen mit Kartoffelpüree und Weinsauerkraut (480g, Chargennummern: L510710552, L514210552, MHD: 18.06.2026, 23.07.2026)
- Südwind Rostbratwürstchen mit Kartoffelpüree und Sauerkraut (480g, Chargennummer: L508610552, MHD: 28.05.2026)
- ja! Rostbratwürstchen mit Kartoffelpüree und Weinsauerkraut (480g, Chargennummern: L508610552, L510710552, L514810552, MHD: 28.05.2026, 18.06.2026, 29.07.2026)
- gustoria Rostbratwürstchen mit Kartoffelpüree und Weinsauerkraut (480g, Chargennummern: L508610552, L510710552, L512920552, MHD: 28.05.2026, 18.06.2026, 10.07.2026)
- K Classic Rostbratwürstchen in würziger Sauce mit Kartoffelpüree und Weinsauerkraut (480g, Chargennummer: L512920552, MHD: 10.07.2026)
What's behind the recall?
The increased concentration of pyrrolizidine alkaloids found in the spice marjoram is the reason for the recall. These botanicals are not just an issue in the luxury food industry; they are known for their potential health risks. The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) warns that high doses can lead to serious, sometimes even fatal poisoning. There is a risk of liver problems and other serious health problems, especially with prolonged consumption. produktwarning.eu emphasizes that affected products can be returned to the sales outlets without a receipt.
How dramatic are the effects of such poisoning? The BfR reports severe liver dysfunction that can occur after consuming foods containing PA. Presumably those who regularly eat ready meals are more affected, which is why the warning is being issued to everyone who consumes such products. Historical data shows that in some regions, such as Afghanistan and Jamaica, thousands of poisonings caused by consumption of PA-contaminated foods have already been documented. [bfr.bund.de].