Product Recall: Diarrhea Risk: Lidl's Organic Berry Mix Recalled Due to Norovirus Fears

Lidl is recalling its "Freshona Organic Berry Mix" due to potential Norovirus contamination. The manufacturer, Jütro Tiefkühlkost GmbH & Co. KG, issued the public recall for specific batches of the frozen berry mix, which is sold at Lidl stores.

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It cannot be ruled out that Noroviruses are present in the affected product.

The company stated that it cannot be ruled out that Noroviruses are present in the affected product. Consumers are urged not to eat the berries. Noroviruses can trigger acute vomiting and diarrhea, leading to significant fluid loss. The manufacturer warned that illnesses can be severe, especially for infants, young children, pregnant women, and the elderly or sick.

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Noroviruses can trigger acute vomiting and diarrhea, leading to significant fluid loss.

The affected product includes packages with best-before dates of April 17, 2028, and April 18, 2028, as well as batch numbers L180426H3, L180426L3, L190426L3, and L190426N3. According to the company, the product was sold at Lidl in Germany across all federal states, with the exception of Bremen, Hamburg, and Schleswig-Holstein. Customers can return the product to Lidl stores for a full refund, even without a receipt. Other products from the manufacturer and other "Freshona" brand items are not affected by this recall.

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Especially for infants, young children, pregnant women, and the elderly or sick, illnesses can be severe.