Salmonella alarm: Müller recalls psyllium husks from the shelves!

Salmonella alarm: Müller recalls psyllium husks from the shelves!

The Müller drugstore chain started the recall campaign for Indian psyllium husks from the SilaVit brand on April 3, 2025. This is due to possible contamination with salmonella, which can pose health risks to consumers. The manufacturer Naturawerk Gebr. Hiller GmbH & Co. KG initiated this recall to ensure that no contaminated products remain on the shelves.

The affected product has the following details:

• Produkt: Indische Flohsamenschalen
• Marke: SilaVit
• Inhalt: 250 Gramm
• Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum: 18.11.2026
• Chargennummer: 29354
• Verkaufszeitraum: 22.11.2024 bis 14.04.2025

Consumers are urged not to consume the product and to return it to any Müller branch. The purchase price will be refunded even without presenting a receipt. Possible symptoms of a salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting and fever. Groups particularly at risk include infants, young children, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system.

Health risks from salmonella

Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning and has been increasingly identified in recalls in recent years. In 2022, they were the most common cause of recalls in Germany, with a total of 35 cases reported among the 308 recalls published on the joint portal of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) and the federal states, such as aerztezeitung.de reported. The number of recalls due to microbiological contamination remains consistently high, indicating that companies are taking their legal reporting obligations seriously.

Salmonella can survive in food for months, even when frozen. It is therefore important to observe thorough hygiene measures when handling food. Symptoms can appear quickly and medical advice should be sought immediately if an infection is suspected.

How you can protect yourself

Experts recommend numerous precautionary measures to avoid infection with salmonella. This includes:

• Ausreichende Kühlung von Lebensmitteln
• Durchgarung auf mindestens 70 °C für zehn Minuten
• Gründliche Händehygiene vor und nach der Zubereitung von Lebensmitteln

This recall shows once again how crucial it is to pay attention to the safety of food and to take recalls seriously. Consumers are encouraged to contact the appropriate customer service centers if they have any further questions. The recall applies throughout Germany, including the Müller branches near the border, which are often visited by Vorarlberg residents vol.at determines.