Overview
- The Hamburg-based producer issued a voluntary recall on March 3 after in-line checks detected metal fragments during production.
- Affected items are Ankerkraut Gyros, Brathähnchen, Gänse- und Entenbraten, and Smoking Zeus BBQ-RUB with MHDs 10.02.2029, 22.01.2029, 22.01.2029, and 29.01.2029 respectively.
- Ankerkraut says the implicated raw-material batch was identified and quarantined, with media reports pointing to marjoram as the suspected source.
- Customers who purchased the listed lots since January 23, 2026 are urged not to consume them and may destroy or return them for replacement via 0800 437 44 37 or lotse@ankerkraut.de.
- No injuries or customer complaints have been reported so far, and other batches or products are not affected according to the company.