A.Vogel Ltd recalls Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings because of contamination with E. coli (STEC)
- Affected
- Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings
- The problem
- The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product listed above.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product, do not grow it or consume the sprouts or seedlings. Instead, return it to where you bought it from for a full refund.
Products affected
Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings
- Pack size: 30g – Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings
- Batch code 11293 · Best before December 2028
Risk
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product listed above.
Symptoms can include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain and occasionally haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
Action taken by the company
A.Vogel Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product and/or on their website. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product, do not grow it or consume the sprouts or seedlings. Instead, return it to where you bought it from for a full refund.
More information
A.Vogel Ltd is recalling Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings because E. coli (STEC) has been found in the seed. This recall also applies to Scotland and has been issued separately by Food Standards Scotland.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 10 August 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.