Overview
- Eleven of 18 cream-filled Krapfen tested were formally flagged for hygiene issues, with nine tied to excessive storage temperatures and two to elevated microbial counts.
- One sample was judged not fit for consumption, while no Salmonella was detected and sensory assessments were otherwise unremarkable.
- The Bavarian health authority has notified the respective local food-control bodies to conduct follow-up inspections.
- Officials warn cream fillings are more prone to microbial growth due to lower sugar content and lack of acidity, advising continuous cooling and prompt consumption or refrigeration.
- Compared with last season’s two Bacillus cereus flags out of 24 samples with no consumer risk, this year shows a higher share of hygiene-related findings, and additional test results are pending.