Piasten Erdnuss-Rückruf: Metallteile in Snacks, May 28

By Danny Kontos

May 28, 2026

02:01 PM

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Key Points

Piasten recalls two peanut snack products sold at major German retailers.

Metal fragments may be present due to contaminated raw materials.

Consumers can return products for full refund without receipt.

Batch numbers and best-by dates are on package backs.

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Piasten GmbH, a confectionery maker based in Forchheim, has recalled two peanut snack products sold at Edeka, Globus, and Kaufland. Metal fragments may be present in the products due to contaminated raw materials. Consumers who purchased the affected items should return them for a full refund without a receipt.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall covers two products with multiple batches. Treets Salted Peanuts Vegan 200 grams with batch number L6155Z and best-by date 11.05.2027 is sold at Edeka and Globus. K-Classic Choc it bunte Erdnüsse 300 grams with batch numbers L6055Z, L6155Z, and L6555Z and best-by dates 10.05.2027, 11.05.2027, and 15.05.2027 is sold at Kaufland. Batch numbers and best-by dates appear on the package back.

Why Metal Fragments Got Into the Products

Piasten stated that metal fragments may have entered the products through raw materials supplied to the manufacturer. The company issued the recall as a precautionary measure. Injury from consuming the affected snacks cannot be ruled out.

How to Return the Products

Consumers should not eat the affected snacks. They can return the products to any Edeka, Globus, or Kaufland store where they were purchased. The store will refund the full purchase price even without a receipt. Piasten confirmed the refund policy applies to all affected batches.

Broader Food Safety Concerns in Germany

This recall is one of several food safety issues in Germany recently. TSI Consumer Goods GmbH recalled basil seasoning at Aldi Nord after salmonella was detected in samples. Retailers and manufacturers continue to monitor products for contamination.

Final Thoughts

Consumers with Treets or K-Classic peanut snacks from the affected batches should return them immediately for a full refund. The recall poses a real injury risk and applies across multiple major retailers in Germany.

FAQs

Can I still eat the peanut snacks if I have them at home?

No. Do not consume affected products due to metal fragment risk. Return them to the store immediately for a full refund without a receipt.

Do I need my receipt to get a refund?

No receipt required. Bring the affected product back to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.

Which stores are affected by this recall?

Edeka and Globus sell Treets Salted Peanuts Vegan; Kaufland sells K-Classic Choc it bunte Erdnüsse. Return products to your purchase location.

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Danny Kontos

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Danny Kontos has been a stock investor since 2007 and co-founded Meyka in 2023. He keeps a small, focused portfolio and only moves when the numbers are hard to argue with. He has waited years on a single position before. Before Meyka, he ran a web hosting company and a mortgage lending platform, so he knows what a well-run business actually looks like under the hood. This article did not come from a news cycle. It came from someone who has been watching this space for a long time.