Fish is an alternative to meat consumption. But at the moment, some products from Aldi and Kaufland shouldn’t end up on your plate.
Munich – Several fish products from the Aldi and Kaufland retail chains are currently affected by a recall. The manufacturer Laschinger Seafood GmbH urgently warns against the consumption of certain rainbow trout fillets, as dangerous bacteria have been detected in several products during routine checks.
As the manufacturer, Laschinger Seafood GmbH, states in a statement about the reason for the recall, bacteria of the species Listeria monocytogenes were detected in a sample during a routine check. Both natural and pepper varieties of rainbow trout fillets are affected. The recall covers several European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary.
Aldi and Kaufland announce fish recall: which products you should stay away from
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- Aldi and Kaufland announce fish recall: which products you should stay away from
- Other countries affected: Fish recall also in Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary
- Significant health risks due to listeria infection – even life-threatening possible
- Salmonella, listeria, foreign bodies – what are the most common reasons for recalls?
- Fish consumption in Germany: This is how much German citizens eat every year
According to the manufacturer’s announcement, they are also on the portal in Germany produktwarnung.eu can be read, the following products are affected:
- Almare Seafood Rainbow trout fillets 125g, natural (EAN 4061458016599), use by date November 30, 2025, batch LOT 425443 (Aldi Süd and Aldi Nord)
- Almare Seafood Regenbogenforellenfilets 125g, Pfeffer (EAN 4061458156615), use by date November 30, 2025, batch LOT 4254431 (Aldi Süd and Aldi Nord)
- K-Classic rainbow trout fillets 125g, natural (EAN 4010871040209), use by date November 30, 2025, batch LOT 4254431 (Kaufland)
- K-Classic Regenbogenforellenfilets 125g, Pfeffer (EAN 4010871402007), use by date November 30, 2025, batch LOT 4254431 (Kaufland)
Other countries affected: Fish recall also in Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary
The fish recall also affects Aldi and Hofer branches in Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary. It applies to these products:
- Golden Seafood Trout fillets / Forelfilets / Forellenfilets 125g, Natur (EAN 4065019163326), use by date November 30, 2025, batch LOT 4254431 (Aldi Belgium)
- Golden Seafood Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets 125g, Natural (EAN 4065019148927), use by date November 30, 2025, batch LOT 4254431 (Aldi Netherlands)
- Almare Seafood Rainbow trout fillets 125g, natural (EAN 4099200041469), use by date November 30, 2025, batch LOT 4254431 (Hofer Austria, Aldi Switzerland, Aldi Hungary)
- Almare Seafood Regenbogenforellenfilets 125g, Pfeffer (EAN 4099200041445), use by date November 30, 2025, batch LOT 4254431 (Hofer Austria, Aldi Switzerland, Aldi Hungary)
Significant health risks due to listeria infection – even life-threatening possible
Like the Federal Ministry of Health on its information portal gesund.bund.de explains in more detail, the course of listeriosis is mild in most cases of the disease. However, risk groups such as unborn children, newborns, the elderly or those with weakened immune systems can suffer from severe disease. “The pathogens can, for example, spread through the blood throughout the body and cause life-threatening blood poisoning,” it continues.
Laschinger Seafood GmbH also strongly advised against consuming the above-mentioned products in its recall notice: “Listeria disease usually manifests itself within 14 days of infection with diarrhea and fever. In particular, pregnant women, seniors and people with weakened immune systems can develop more severe illnesses with blood poisoning and meningitis. In pregnant women, even without symptoms, the unborn child can be harmed.”
At the same time, the company stated that other items and other consumption data and lot numbers from Laschinger Seafood GmbH are not affected by the recall from Kaufland, Aldi and Hofer. All customers who bought one of the fish products removed from sale will receive their money back in the Kaufland, Aldi and Hofer branches, even without presenting the receipt. If you have any further questions, you can contact a free hotline on +49 151 11654747. A spice recently had to be taken off the shelves at Aldi.
Fish consumption in Germany: This is how much German citizens eat every year
According to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Community, consumers in Germany consumed 12.1 kilograms of fish per capita in 2024. According to the Federal Statistical Office, German aquaculture companies produced around 16,700 tons of fish in the same year. Accordingly, fish production fell slightly by 0.6 percent (100 tons) compared to the previous year.
Meanwhile, fish recalls are not uncommon: a product that is available at Edeka, Rewe and Kaufland was also recently affected. (Sources used: Laschinger Seafood GmbH, produktvergleich.eu, Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Community, Federal Statistical Office) (kh)
