# ESN protein bar recall in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/esn-protein-bar-recall-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-18T14:27:39.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 2.

Fitmart GmbH & Co. KG issued a recall for ESN Designer Protein Bars in the Dark Chocolate Salted Almond flavor due to the presence of hard, transparent plastic foreign bodies. The fragments, which are approximately the size of the almond pieces in the bars, pose a risk of injury to the mouth and throat or a potential choking hazard.

The recall specifically targets 45-gram bars from batch number L3226505-11 with an expiration date of April 13, 2027. The recall is nationwide across Germany, affecting 15 of the 16 federal states. The products were sold through various retailers, including Rewe, dm, and Rossmann. Consumers are advised to return the affected bars to their point of purchase for a refund.

In a broader context of food safety warnings in Germany, the ESN recall is among several major brand recalls involving potential contamination. Other recent safety actions include recalls for Arla Foods cream cheese due to insect contamination, Dinkelhof pasta due to Salmonella, and various baby food brands due to excessive cereulide levels.

## Claims

- Fitmart GmbH & Co. KG has initiated a nationwide recall for an ESN brand protein bar. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The affected product is the ESN Designer Protein Bar in the Dark Chocolate Salted Almond flavor. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The recall specifically affects the product batch number L3226505-11. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The affected bars have a best-before date of April 13, 2027. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The recall affects 15 out of 16 German federal states, excluding Hamburg. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Hard, transparent plastic foreign bodies were found in individual bars, posing a risk of injury or choking. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The products were sold at retailers including Rewe, dm, and Rossmann. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Consumers can return the product to the place of purchase without a receipt. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Germany issues multiple food safety recalls and health warnings

Germany faces multiple food safety alerts, including recalls for ESN protein bars (plastic fragments), Arla cream cheese (insects), and baby foods (cereulide), alongside warnings over high acrylamide in potato-

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esn-protein-bars-recalled-in-germany-due-to-choking-hazard

### 2026-10-16: ESN recalls protein bars due to plastic contamination

ESN is recalling a specific batch of Dark Chocolate Salted Almond protein bars due to the risk of injury from hard, transparent plastic fragments found inside.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esn-recalls-protein-bars-due-to-plastic-contamination

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Cite as: ESN protein bar recall in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/esn-protein-bar-recall-in-germany