Germany shoppers are being urged to check their kitchen cupboards after Zentis GmbH & Co. KG recalled a blueberry jam sold through Netto Marken-Discount over a possible plastic contamination risk.
The recall affects “Vom Land Blueberry Jam Extra” in a 450-gram glass jar with the best-before date 15.04.2027. Zentis said black plastic foreign bodies may be present in individual jars, meaning the product should not be eaten.
The warning is important because jam is a long-shelf-life product. Many shoppers may have bought the jar during a regular grocery trip and stored it away without planning to use it immediately. Anyone who recently bought blueberry jam at Netto should check the label before opening it.
Product recalled at Netto in Germany
The affected product details are:
- Product name: Vom Land Blueberry Jam Extra
- Manufacturer: Zentis GmbH & Co. KG
- Jar size: 450g
- Best-before date: 15.04.2027
- Where sold: Netto Marken-Discount
- Reason for recall: Possible black plastic foreign bodies
The best-before date is printed on the jar label. Zentis said the recall applies only to jars with this specific date. Other best-before dates and other “Vom Land” products are not included in the warning.
The affected jam has already been removed from Netto shelves. Customers who still have the jar at home should not taste it, use it in food, or give it to anyone else.
According to reports, the recall applies across several German federal states, including Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein and Thuringia.
Customers can return the recalled jam to a Netto Marken-Discount store. The purchase price will be refunded even if the shopper no longer has the receipt.
Why plastic in jam is a safety concern
Foreign bodies in food are treated seriously because they can cause physical injury. Plastic fragments may damage the mouth or throat while chewing or swallowing. If swallowed, harder pieces may also irritate or injure the digestive tract.
The risk depends on the size, shape and hardness of the plastic. That is why manufacturers usually issue recalls even when only some individual products may be affected. In this case, Zentis is acting as a precaution because contamination cannot be ruled out.
Consumers who have already eaten the jam should monitor for symptoms such as mouth pain, throat irritation, difficulty swallowing, stomach discomfort or unusual digestive problems. Anyone concerned after consuming the product should contact a medical professional.
Germany’s official consumer warning system regularly publishes food safety alerts and recall notices. Shoppers can also check current alerts through lebensmittelwarnung.de, the official German food warning portal.
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The Zentis recall comes as food safety alerts across Europe continue to receive more public attention. Supermarket products can be recalled for several reasons, including plastic, rubber, glass, metal, undeclared allergens or bacterial contamination.
For shoppers, the most reliable way to respond is to compare the product name, jar size and best-before date exactly. A similar-looking jar may not be part of the recall if the date is different.
Swikblog has also reported on other recent contamination-related recalls, including the Milo snack bar recall after black rubber was found inside packs and the shredded cheese recall linked to possible metal contamination.
The key advice for Netto customers is simple: check the jar label, look for the best-before date 15.04.2027, and return the product if it matches the recall. Do not consume it, even if the jam looks normal after opening.
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