Foodstuff labelling laws across European Union states remain unstandardized, as the Commission has yet to approve a directive for their uniformity in human consumption food items.

Franz Wiltmann GmbH & Co. KG, a Westphalian meat factory based in NRW, has announced a recall of its Pure Beef Salami 50g pack due to the presence of bacteria. The affected products have a best before date of 01.10.2025 and batch number L2521100010.

The company has advised consumers not to consume the affected product due to the potential health risk it poses. The specific pathogens found in the salami remain unknown, but it is known that they could potentially cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea and stomach cramps.

Anyone who discovers an affected product in their fridge can return it to the place of purchase and will receive their money back. A cash register receipt is not required for the return of the affected product.

The recall does not affect other products of Franz Wiltmann GmbH & Co. KG. The recalled salami is sold nationwide and can be found at Lidl, Edeka, Hit, and Kaufland, among other stores. Special caution is advised for infants, young children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have already consumed the affected product and are experiencing symptoms are urged to see a doctor immediately. Wiltmann has issued an apology for the inconvenience caused by the recall. No further details about the cause of the recall were provided in the statement.

Franz Wiltmann GmbH & Co. KG was founded by Franz Wiltmann. The company encourages anyone with concerns or questions to contact their customer service department.

It is important to note that further batches of this product and other products of Franz Wiltmann GmbH & Co. KG are not affected by the recall. Consumers are advised to check their fridges and discard any affected products immediately.

Foodstuff labelling laws across European Union states remain unstandardized, as the Commission has yet to approve a directive for their uniformity in human consumption food items.