Just before Christmas, an Italian salami is being recalled in Germany due to listeria contamination. Affected batches with specific expiry dates were sold in four states. Consumers should check their products and avoid consumption to prevent health risks.
The Italian salami "Salsiccia Piccante Affettata" from TRINITA‘ Industria Salumi S.p.a., distributed by Andronaco GmbH & Co. KG, is being recalled. The reason is contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the 500-gram package with batch number 9085270. Eight expiry dates are affected: 19.12.2025, 21.12.2025, 24.12.2025, 28.12.2025, 04.01.2026, 11.01.2026, 18.01.2026, and 25.01.2026. Other products or dates are not affected.
The product was offered in the states of Hamburg, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Schleswig-Holstein. Since no specific sales outlets are named, authorities advise all consumers to check their packages, regardless of where they were purchased.
Listeria can cause severe illnesses, especially in at-risk groups such as pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms usually appear within 14 days and include diarrhea, vomiting, fever, chills, and flu-like complaints. In severe cases, as described by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), it can lead to blood poisoning or meningitis. Pregnant women should consult a doctor even without symptoms; immediate medical advice is recommended if complaints arise after consumption.
Affected packages can be returned opened or unopened to the sales outlets, and the purchase price will be refunded—even without a receipt. Refrigeration does not fully prevent bacterial growth, so consumption is discouraged. Consumers should monitor warnings on sites like lebensmittelwarnung.de or the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), as recalls for microbiological risks are common.
