Based on current reports (as of May 2026), there is an urgent warning regarding certain meat products. Please check your supplies immediately if you have purchased the following products:

The current recall
A batch of fresh pork liver (or raw sausage products made from it) is affected. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) was detected in the liver during routine testing.

Product: Pork liver / liver preparation
Brand/Manufacturer: [Note: Since recalls are very specific, please compare the information on the label with the websites lebensmittelwarnung.de or the Federal Office of Consumer Protection.]
Reason: Detection of hepatitis E virus. This virus can cause inflammation of the liver.

What you should do now

Do not consume: Under no circumstances should you eat the affected product, even if it is thoroughly cooked, if it has been explicitly recalled.

Return: You can return the product to the respective point of sale (supermarket/butcher shop). The purchase price is usually refunded even without a receipt.

Hygiene measures: If you have already used the product, thoroughly clean all kitchen utensils (knives, cutting boards) with hot water and dish soap.

Background: Why is hepatitis E dangerous?

Hepatitis E is a viral disease that attacks the liver. While it is often asymptomatic or mild in healthy people (similar to the flu), it can be very dangerous for certain groups:

Pregnant women: They are at risk of severe illness.

People with pre-existing conditions: Individuals with already damaged livers or a weakened immune system.

Symptoms: Watch for yellowing of the skin/eyes (jaundice), dark urine, extreme fatigue, nausea, or upper abdominal pain. The incubation period can last up to 60 days.

Important note regarding general consumption:

Scientists generally advise always cooking liver and raw sausage products (such as fresh minced pork sausage or liverwurst) thoroughly. Hepatitis E viruses are only reliably inactivated at a core temperature of at least 70°C (158°F) for several minutes.

Tip: For up-to-date details on batch numbers, use the official “NINA” warning app or the website lebensmittelwarnung.de (food warning), as the list of affected retailers can expand hourly in such recalls.