In recent weeks, numerous small children in Germany and Austria have fallen ill with salmonella. The majority of cases affect children aged between 1 and 3 years. In Austria, 13 cases have been reported so far from six federal states (Carinthia, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol and Vorarlberg). 8 children had to be hospitalised. The Ministry of Health has commissioned AGES to investigate this food-borne outbreak.
These illnesses were most likely caused by an organic cashew butter with raspberries from dm drogerie markt. The company has withdrawn these products from the market and carried out a public recall of the product "dmBio Cashewmus Himbeere" several times until the best-before date 28 April 2026.
Due to the long best-before date, it cannot be ruled out that these products are still in stock in households. These products should not be consumed under any circumstances: Salmonella can cause severe diarrhoea, which is particularly problematic for small children due to the high loss of fluids.
These food-borne outbreaks are being investigated in close co-operation between AGES, the Ministry of Health and the relevant provincial authorities.