How you can check for food recall warnings in Germany

Lana O'Sullivan - lana.osullivan@thelocal.com

Updated: Thu 16 Jul 2026 09:06 CET

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A woman picks items from a shelf of the refrigerated section of a supermarket in Berlin, Germany. Consumers can check for food recalls online or with an easy app. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)

Food recalls are common in Germany, and there are several reasons why products are pulled. Thankfully, you can check the status of recalls and whether something you’ve bought is affected.