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Mr. Fungh kimchi recalled in Germany over plastic contamination
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has issued an urgent warning regarding a recall of Mr. Fungh brand kimchi. The product, distributed by Fung’s Handels GmbH, may contain plastic foreign bodies.
The affected items are 300-gram glass jars with the expiration date of October 20, 2026, and batch number 20052026. The recall is specifically noted to affect products distributed in the German states of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.
Authorities warn that consuming these plastic particles poses a health risk, as they could cause injuries to the mouth and throat or present a choking hazard. Consumers are advised to check their pantries and avoid consuming the product.
Entities
Arendsee · Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit · Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety · Fung’s Handels GmbH · Germany · Hamburg · Landwirtschaftsbetrieb Tobias Abel · Mr. Fungh · Saxony-Anhalt · Schleswig-Holstein · Tobias Abel
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Landwirtschaftsbetrieb Tobias Abel is recalling frozen beef mince.
- [● 3 SOURCES] E. coli infections can cause symptoms such as abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The affected batch number is DE 1505453906.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The beef mince was found to contain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The distribution of the product took place in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The product was packaged on July 25, 2026.