A popular pistachio dessert is being recalled due to the presence of harmful bacteria. The product, available on platforms like Amazon, poses a risk of food poisoning if consumed.
A pistachio-covered Halva product has been recalled due to the detection of salmonella bacteria. The recall was announced by Baladna GmbH, the manufacturer, who confirmed that 350-gram packages of the product with batch number 124 and a best-before date of October 22, 2025, are affected. The recall currently applies to several German states, including Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Saxony.
The product was sold through the manufacturer’s online shop and other online retailers, including Amazon. We attempted to reach Baladna GmbH for additional information about other possible sales outlets, but the company was unavailable for comment on Sunday morning, September 1, 2024.
Here again all the information about the recalled product at a glance:
| Product | Halva covered with pistachios |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Baladna Holding GmbH |
| Packaging unit | 350 grams |
| Batch number | 124 |
| Best before date | 22-10-2025 |
Risk of food poisoning from contaminated dessert
Consumers are strongly advised not to consume the recalled product due to the risk of salmonellosis, a type of food poisoning. According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), symptoms typically appear 12 to 36 hours after eating contaminated food. These symptoms include sudden onset of diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, general discomfort, occasional vomiting, and mild fever.
In most cases, medical treatment for salmonellosis is unnecessary. However, young children and elderly individuals may experience severe dehydration or systemic infection due to diarrhea, making medical attention essential in these cases.
