Recall in 13 German states: turmeric with banned pesticide is removed from the market and consumers must return it
A major food recall has been initiated in Germany, affecting a popular turmeric-based seasoning in 13 states across the country. The urgent measure aims to remove NGR turmeric powder from the market after the detection of a chemical pesticide banned in the European Union.
The contaminant, identified as chlorpyrifos, represents a potential health risk and motivated the distributor Kreyenhop & Kluge GmbH & Co. KG, based in Oyten, to issue the warning for consumers to return the item.
Danger from banned pesticide triggers food safety alert
The identification of chlorpyrifos in the product is the central reason for the recall. This active ingredient is an organophosphate pesticide that has been banned across the European Union since 2020 due to its risks to human and environmental health. The prohibition aims precisely to protect the population from such adverse effects.
Studies indicate that exposure to chlorpyrifos can cause neurological damage, especially in developing children, and negative impacts on the nervous, respiratory and reproductive systems. European authorities acted to eliminate the substance from the food chain due to its proven toxicity.
Germany’s Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) was responsible for publishing the official warning on its portal lebensmittelwarnung.de, reinforcing the seriousness of the contamination found.
Scope of collection on German territory
The initial alert was issued by the state of Bremen on June 25, 2026 and quickly expanded to a wide geographic area. Currently, the recall action extends to more than a dozen German regions, calling for the attention of millions of people who may have the product at home.
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States impacted by the measure include Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein and Thuringia. The amplitude demonstrates the authorities’ concern with the widespread distribution of the item.
Detailed identification of the product under recall
To avoid confusion and ensure that consumers correctly identify the seasoning, specific data about the product in question has been provided. It is essential that citizens carefully check the packaging in their homes before any consumption.
- Product Name: NGR Turmeric, Turmeric Powder, Turmeric
- Packaging size: 100 grams
- EAN code: 4260028480079
- Article number: 21307
- Validity: 12/31/2027
- Manufacturer: Gunarajan Trading Agency
- Distributor: Kreyenhop & Kluge GmbH & Co.
- Distribution: Various retailers
Important guidance for affected consumers
Given the potential health risk, the official recommendation is clear for anyone who owns the product. Those who identify “NGR Turmeric, Turmeric Powder, Turmeric” in their pantries should not consume it at all.
The distributor requests that the seasoning be returned to the place of purchase for a refund, even without presenting the invoice. This preventive measure highlights the seriousness of the contamination and the need to protect the public health of citizens.
