Müller calls back flea seed bowls-the risk of salmonella threatens!

Müller calls back flea seed bowls-the risk of salmonella threatens!

The drugstore chain Müller has launched a recall campaign for Indian psyllium shells of the Silavit brand. According to Kosmo the reason for this measure is possible in a possible contamination with salmonella. The affected product concerns the 250-gram packs with the best-before date November 18, 2026 and batch number 29354. These products have been on sale since November 22, 2024.

The Naturawerk® Gebrüder Hiller GmbH & Co. KG, the manufacturer of the psyllium shells, cooperates in the recall campaign. Consumers are urgently advised not to consume the product. Salmonella can cause health problems such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and fever. People with a weakened immune system, older people, toddlers and infants are particularly at risk.

recommendations for consumers

Customers who have acquired the flea seed shells affected should check the best before date and the batch number for identification. The product can be returned in every Müller branch, whereby the purchase price is also reimbursed without a receipt. Furthermore, consumers are asked to inform other potential buyers.

The problems with salmonella are not new. The Heilpraxis pointing out similar callbacks in the past. In recent years there have been numerous reports of salmonella loads in psyllium and other fiber-rich nutritional supplements. In 2023 alone, nine recalls were documented in Germany. This reflects the concerns of consumers regarding food safety.

recall statistics

A look at the general situation shows that the number of reports about recalls in Germany increases. According to foodwarnung.de , over 2600 messages have been published since the start of the portal in 2011. By March 31, 2025, there were already 71 recall reports this year, with the majority of reports concerned.

The increasing recalls are not just a sign for unsafe products. The increasing number also shows the effectiveness of the protection system for consumers and the responsible management of companies. Technical progress has also improved the analysis and test methods, which leads to greater security for consumers.

In summary, it should be said that consumers should remain vigilant with such recalls and to return affected products immediately to prevent possible health risks.