Consumers are being urged to exercise caution as the Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit (NVWA) has issued a warning related to multiple types of filet americain products from the company Ladessa The Spreadmaker Nederland BV, based in Oosterhout, Netherlands. The alert was prompted after tests revealed potential contamination with shiga-toxigenic E. coli (STEC), which can pose serious health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
The NVWA reported on February 12, 2025, the specific products at risk, urging customers not to consume any of the implicated varieties. This includes:
- Filet Americain Peper 125 gram
- Barcode: 8715984004020
- Best before dates: February 17, 2025, and February 18, 2025
- Lot numbers: E277, E297
- Filet Americain Naturel 125 gram
- Barcode: 8715984004006
- Best before dates: February 13, 2025, February 17, 2025, and February 18, 2025
- Lot numbers: E237, E276, E296
- Filet Americain Ui 125 gram
- Barcode: 8715984004068
- Best before dates: February 13, 2025, February 17, 2025, and February 18, 2025
- Lot numbers: E239, E278, E298
- Filet Americain Martino 125 gram
- Barcode: 8715984004105
- Best before dates: February 17, 2025, and February 18, 2025
- Lot numbers: E279, E299
- Filet Americain Naturel XL Voordeel 250 gram
- Barcode: 8715984002118
- Best before dates: February 13, 2025, and February 17, 2025
- Lot numbers: E234, E271
- Filet Americain Naturel 130 gram
- Barcode: 8715984009186
- Best before date: February 15, 2025
- Lot number: A961
The NVWA has strongly recommended against consuming these products. "De NVWA adviseert om de producten niet te eten," stressed the authority, reitering the seriousness of the advisory. If consumers possess any of the affected filet americain products, they are advised to check the expiration date and lot number closely. If these correspond with the information provided, it is best to discard them immediately.
For those who bought the contaminated products, the NVWA recommends returning them to the stores where they were purchased for reimbursement. "Wij raden u aan om het product terug te brengen naar de winkel waar u het heeft gekocht," the NVWA advises, emphasizing consumer safety as the top priority.
The contaminated products are available at several supermarkets, including Albert Heijn and Spar. According to statements made by representatives, Albert Heijn noted they are aware of the NVWA warning but asserted, "We verkopen deze filet wel, maar deze betreffende batch is niet aan ons geleverd," indicating no risk to their stocked products.
The warning emphasizes not just the health risks posed by STEC but also the responsibility of consumers to be vigilant about the products they purchase. Anyone needing more information can reach out to Ladessa via the contact page on their website.
Given the consequences of consuming contaminated food, immediate awareness and action are pivotal for consumers who may have bought these potentially harmful products. Health authorities stress the need for mindfulness about food safety, especially concerning vulnerable populations.