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Germany · 12 Nov 2026

Meat from Germany: food safety notices

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Salmonella48E. coli (STEC)20Foreign bodies13Listeria monocytogenes10Undeclared allergen6Spoilage2Cadmium1Process and environmental contamin1Mercury1Microbial contamination (other)1Documents and labelling1Lead1

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
11 Nov 2026EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in pork from GermanyE. coli (STEC)
positiv
Information · potential risk
7 Oct 2026EUSTEC O103:H2 detected in Ground meatE. coli (STEC)Information · potential risk
2 Oct 2026EUE.coli STEC in 100% beef ground meatE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
14 Sep 2026EUHepatitis E in salami sausage from GermanyOtherInformation · serious
4 Sep 2026EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O145:H28 in minced beef from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
17 Jul 2026EUSalmonella paratyphi detected in fallow deer from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
26 Jun 2026EUSalmonella Dublin in bovine meat from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
12 Jun 2026EUVerotoxin producing Escherichia coli in salami from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
26 May 2026EUstwierdzenia ciała obcego (fragment metalowego drutu) w szynce z Niemiec // a foreign bodyForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
26 May 2026EUSensory changes in beef – fake tenderloin from shoulder from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
11 May 2026EUSensory changes observed in beef shin (Tafelspitz cut) from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
8 May 2026EUunsuitable organoleptic aspects of beef from GermanyOtherInformation · not serious
8 May 2026EUunsuitable organoleptic aspects of beef from GermanyOtherInformation · not serious
8 May 2026EUunsuitable organoleptic aspects of beef from GermanyOtherInformation · not serious
6 May 2026EUSalmonella enteritidis in Bovine carcass from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
5 May 2026EUSalmonella Dublin in bovine meat from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
4 May 2026EUCysticercosis in beef from GermanyOtherAlert · serious
30 Apr 2026EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in minced beef from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Information · potentially serious
23 Apr 2026EUSensory changes in beef – fake tenderloin from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
31 Mar 2026EUPotential contamination with Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in sausage produE. coli (STEC)Alert · potentially serious
20 Mar 2026EUUndeclared/incorrectly labeled allergen (soy) on beef meat product from GermanyUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
18 Mar 2026EUSalmonella Rissen in chilled minced pork from Poland.SalmonellaInformation · potential risk
16 Mar 2026EUunsuitable organoleptic aspects of beef from GermanyOtherInformation · not serious
5 Mar 2026EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) (stx1 - stx2) in bovine meatE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
5 Mar 2026EUSensory changes observed in beef shin (Tafelspitz cut) from Germany.OtherInformation · potential risk
5 Mar 2026EUSensory changes in beef – fake tenderloin from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
3 Mar 2026EUPresence of a hard white piece in a burger from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
30 Jan 2026EUShigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in salami from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
21 Jan 2026EUSalmonella dublin in bovine meat from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
20 Jan 2026EUSalmonella typhimurium in pork bacon from GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
8 Jan 2026EUSalmonella in skinless and boneless pork neck from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
22 Dec 2025EUCadmium in sheep kidney from GermanyCadmiumInformation · potentially serious
9 Dec 2025EUListeria in pork fricadelleListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
28 Nov 2025EUForeign bodies (hard plastic) in bacon strips from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
25 Nov 2025EUShigatoxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in minced beef from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
11 Nov 2025EUSalmonella spp. in cevapcici from GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
29 Oct 2025EUSalmonella spp. in pork bacon from GermanySalmonellaInformation · not serious
29 Oct 2025EUSalmonella in beef from Germany & ItalySalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
9 Oct 2025EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in chilled raw sausage from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Alert · potentially serious
9 Oct 2025EUSalmonella enteritidis suspected to be caused by Bovine carcass from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
29 Sep 2025EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in salami from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
12 Sep 2025EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in salami from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
12 Aug 2025EUPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in smoked ham from GermanyProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
6 Jun 2025EUshigatoxin producing escherichia coli in carne di cinghiale origine Germania//shigatoxin pE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
30 May 2025EUSalmonella in frozen pork from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potential risk
14 Feb 2025EUForeign body (plastic) in frozen chicken schnitzel from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
4 Feb 2025EUGluten in gluten-free kebab meats from GermanyOtherAlert · serious
10 Jan 2025EUwild boar loin Information about detection of VTEC/STEC not for raw consumptionE. coli (STEC)Information · potentially serious
13 Dec 2024EUSTEC in frozen beef carpaccio from Germany, with raw material from Argentina, via GreeceE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
9 Dec 2024EUPremature spoilage due to faulty film coating of ham products from GermanySpoilageInformation · not serious
27 Nov 2024EUForeign body (metal) in mixed minced meat preparation from GermanyForeign bodiesInformation · serious
27 Nov 2024EUobecność Salmonella spp. w 5 z 5 próbek mięsa kebab Hayat Kebab mrożone wołowo-drobiowe//SalmonellaAlert · serious
18 Oct 2024EUSuspicion of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in frozen beef carpaccio producE. coli (STEC)Information · potential risk
17 Sep 2024EUSalmonella Mbandaka in beef from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
16 May 2024EUListeria in meat from GermanyListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
9 Apr 2024EUForeign body (glass) in sausage with paprika and egg from GermanyForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
14 Mar 2024EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in hamburger patties from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Information · potentially serious
6 Mar 2024EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in frozen hamburger patties from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
6 Feb 2024EUListeria monocytogenes in ham from Germany with raw material from BelgiumListeria monocytogenesInformation · potentially serious
2 Dec 2023EUSalmonella spp. in frozen veal and beef turkey skewers from GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
28 Sep 2023EUSalmonella Typhimurium in beef from GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
20 Sep 2023EUGluten in gluten free kebab from GermanyOtherAlert · serious
13 Sep 2023EUSalmonella Infantis and Livingstone in chilled minced pork from GermanySalmonellaInformation · serious
9 Aug 2023EUSalmonella spp. in meat skewers from GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
4 Jul 2023EUCadmium and mercury in kidneys of 2 slaughter horses from the NetherlandsMercuryInformation · potentially serious
27 Apr 2023EUSalmonella in beef trimmings from NetherlandsSalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
13 Mar 2023EULack of allergen labelling on skewers from GermanyUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
24 Feb 2023EUForeign bodies (plastic fragments) in minced meat from GermanyForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
8 Sep 2022EUForeign body (metal wire) in marinated organic pork steaks from Germany, with raw materialForeign bodiesAlert · serious
31 Aug 2022EUListeria monocytogenes (180 CFU/g) in chilled beef snout salad from GermanyListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
31 Aug 2022EUSalmonella Infantis in sow meat from Germany via EstoniaSalmonellaInformation · not serious
16 Aug 2022EUNo BSE test in beef carcassOtherAlert · undecided
7 Jul 2022EUListeria monocytogenes (presence /125g) in chilled roll sausages from GermanyListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
23 Jun 2022EUGluten in gluten free kebab from GermanyOtherAlert · serious
17 Jun 2022EUundeclared soy in ham from the NetherlandsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
5 May 2022EUpiece of plastic in beefburgerForeign bodiesAlert · serious
11 Apr 2022EUSalmonella in bovine carcass from GermanySalmonellaInformation · not serious
31 Mar 2022EUSuspicion of salmonella in beef strips from GermanySalmonellaInformation · serious
18 Mar 2022EUSalmonella spp. in raw frozen meat preparation for dumplings from GermanySalmonellaInformation · not serious
11 Mar 2022EUErrata etichettatura in prodotto a base di carne dalla Germania.Presenza di allergene lattUndeclared allergenAlert · serious