German organic food producer Ökoland has recalled a batch of two of its products: organic chicken bone broth and chicken pieces in broth. The reason is the risk that the products may contain glass fragments. The company has recommended that consumers who purchased products with specific batch numbers and best-before dates destroy them or return them to the store.
Recalled Products and Batches
Two items are subject to recall: organic chicken bone broth (380 ml, best before July 2028, batch L8345) and chicken pieces in broth (320 ml, best before November 2027, batch L7648).
Cause and Risk
The manufacturer indicated a health hazard due to the possible presence of small glass fragments in the products, which, if consumed, could cause injuries.
Recommendations for Consumers
Ökoland appealed to individuals who possess products from the specified batches not to consume them, but to dispose of them or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.
Identification Method and Distribution
Batch and best-before date information is located on the packaging lid. According to available information, the products were sold within the federal state of Baden-Württemberg.
German organic food producer Ökoland announced on Sunday, February 23, 2026, a mandatory product recall of two of its items due to the possible presence of glass fragments. This concerns organic chicken bone broth in a 380-milliliter container, with a best-before date of July 2028 and batch number L8345, and the product "Hühnerfleisch in Brühe" (chicken pieces in broth), in a 320 ml package, with a best-before date of November 2027 and batch L7648. The company published a warning on the official government platform "lebensmittelwarnung.de," which in Germany is used to publish alerts about dangerous food products. Ökoland advised consumers who purchased products from these specific batches to immediately stop using them. They should not be consumed. The company recommends their safe disposal or return to the store where they were purchased for a refund. The information identifying the recalled batch – the batch number and the best-before date – is printed on the packaging lid. Available information indicates the products were distributed within the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. No details were provided regarding the cause of the contamination entering the products or the estimated number of packages affected by the recall. Food recalls due to physical contaminants, such as metal, glass, or plastic, are not uncommon. They can occur at various stages of production, from raw materials through the technological process to packaging. Product recall procedures in the European Union are regulated by general food law provisions (Regulation (EC) No 178/2002), which imposes on businesses the obligation to withdraw a product from the market if there is suspicion that it is dangerous to health. The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) facilitates the rapid exchange of information between member states. In this case, given the lack of conflicting reports from different sources, the information appears consistent and based on the company's official statement. So far, there are no reports of any consumer injuries related to this incident. Consumers who possess the suspect packages should follow the manufacturer's instructions.