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Germany Orders Nationwide Recall of Raisins Over Undeclared Sulphur Dioxide

The NRW agriculture ministry published the alert on lebensmittelwarnung.de after the responsible firm could not issue it.

Overview

  • Officials identified the product as “Rosine – Raisins” (200 g) from Firma Talia, manufactured on 02.09.2023 with a best-before date of 01.09.2026.
  • People with sulphite intolerance, especially those with asthma, are at risk of reactions ranging from skin symptoms to breathing difficulty and are advised not to eat the product.
  • The recall applies across Germany and the raisins were likely sold mainly through small retail shops, with all federal states listed in the notice.
  • Consumers should discard the raisins or return them to the point of purchase for a refund without a receipt and seek medical care if symptoms occur after consumption.
  • Authorities note that sulphur dioxide and sulphites must be declared from 10 mg/kg because of intolerance risks, and the investigation found the allergen was not listed on the label.