Whether it’s Aldi, Lidl, dm or Rewe: the supermarkets, discounters and drugstores are constant companions for most Germans – be it for large weekend shopping or for a quick snack during the lunch break. Product recalls are therefore very relevant for many. The same applies to the big fast food chains like Burger King or important services like Hermes and DHL.

In this article we inform you about the most important innovations, changes and all other events that affect German consumers.

Two sausage manufacturers are currently providing information about product recalls. There is a suspicion of contamination with listeria in a Mettwurst from Heinrich Aldag Altländer Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH. When it comes to sausages, the Bleyer

Tchibo will withdraw the Gala coffee brand from sale. Instead, the products are to be replaced with Eduscho alternatives. The backgrounds:

Burger King is now giving its customers a choice at the counter: “Normal or with meat?” Behind this is an advertising campaign for meatless burgers. You can read everything you need to know here:

The manufacturer Nexen recalls car tires. Due to a production error, these may dissolve while driving. A list of affected products can be found here:

When it comes to dog food and the like, bottlenecks are increasing in Germany. The reasons for this are delivery problems and staff shortages. Read the details here:

The spirits manufacturer Berentzen increases the prices for its products. The reason for this is the sharp rise in production costs. Find out the details here:

Falling sales figures are forcing Lidl to act. The discounter has now announced that the range of non-food goods will be significantly reduced in the coming year. Tools, clothing or electronics could soon disappear from stores.

Is this the next public broadcasting scandal? According to a report, the technology director of Bayerischer Rundfunk, Birgit Spanner-Ulmer, has two personal drivers – and two company vehicles at that.

“We are alarmed,” says Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser. It warns of attacks on gas terminals and other critical infrastructure in Germany. According to Faeser, “targeted attacks on the energy sector” are possible.