Germany recalls frozen Serbian berries and processed foods after hepatitis A and salmonella detections

German authorities have withdrawn a mixed frozen berry product from Serbia after the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected hepatitis A virus. The recall cited a "serious" health risk and urged consumers to discard the fruit, which was marketed in the German market.

In separate incidents, German retailers Kaufland and Lidl announced urgent product withdrawals because of salmonella contamination. Kaufland pulled Reeva instant chicken‑flavored noodles sold in its stores and in Famila and Combi outlets after laboratory tests found Salmonella Stanley. Lidl recalled Belbake chocolate crumbs (32% cocoa) after its supplier identified salmonella in the batch. Both retailers advised shoppers to return the items for a full refund without a receipt.

Health officials warned that hepatitis A can cause flu‑like symptoms, jaundice and liver inflammation, while salmonella infection typically leads to acute gastroenteritis with diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever, especially dangerous for young children, the elderly, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.