Salmonella shock: recall at DM after illness in children!

Salmonella shock: recall at DM after illness in children!

A severe salmonella contamination in the "DMBio Cashewm Himbere" currently ensures an alarm mood. According to information from Kosmo , 13 children have already been ill, and eight of them had to be taken to the hospital. The recall campaign of the affected product was first announced on May 27, 2025, a further recall followed on May 30, 2025 without any further reasons. The recent recall campaign took place on June 2, 2025 due to proven salmonella that are related to the cases of illness in Germany and Austria.

The Austrian Agency for Health and Nutritional Safety (AGE) has now found 13 cases of illness in six federal states: Carinthia, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol and Vorarlberg. According to Ages, the organic cashewm with raspberries of DM is the main suspect for these cases. It is worrying that the products concerned have a long minimum preservation date up to and including April 28, 2026, which means that they could continue to exist in many households.

warnings and recommendations

The AGES urgently warns of the consumption of the affected product, since Salmonella may trigger serious diarrhea, especially in small children, older people and people with a weakened immune system. Consumers are asked not to consume the product and bring it back to every DM branch, regardless of whether it was opened or not. The purchase price will be reimbursed in any case.

In addition to the cashewm, there is a parallel recall at DM for the muesli "DMBio berries crunchy", which is affected by possible traces of lupins, such as Ages reported.

background to the risk of salmonella

The problem of salmonella is not new. The Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety pointing out that in 2023 salmonella was the most common causes of recalls, with 35 reports in connection with microbiological contaminations. In about a third of the recalls, microbiological corruption and contamination were the reason.

salmonella can cause serious gastrointestinal diseases. Contamination can already be made during food production or processing. The BVL emphasizes that manufacturers and distributors have a great responsibility to ensure the health of health of their products.

The latest events around the "DMBIO Cashewm Raspberry" illustrate the importance of food safety and recall actions. Consumers are advised to see a doctor if symptoms occur after eating suspicious foods.

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