A Better Overview of Recalls in the lebensmittelwarnung.de App
New features can now be installed via an update
With the relaunch of the consumer protection portal lebensmittelwarnung.de in the summer of 2024, the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and food safety (BVL), in collaboration with the 16 federal states, also introduced an app for mobile devices. It has been continuously updated ever since. lebensmittelwarnung.de is now available for download in app stores with new features.
“The updates to the status display give users an even better overview within the app,” says BVL President Prof. Dr. Gaby-Fleur Böl. Both newly posted and updated alerts are now marked accordingly. As soon as an alert is opened in the detail view, the “New” or “Updated” status indicator disappears. Alternatively, the new “Select Alerts” feature allows users to select multiple alerts at once and mark them as read. This keeps the list of alerts regarding food, cosmetics, consumer goods, and tattooing supplies organized. The app also features a visual update on the home screen. “We’re pleased that the lebensmittelwarnung.de app is now clearly identified visually as a joint service of the federal government and the states,” said Professor Böl.
Users who have already installed the app will receive the new features—depending on their settings—via an automatic or manually initiated update in the App Store. A new installation is not necessary.
Background:
lebensmittelwarnung.de is the official platform that informs consumers throughout Germany about recalls and other relevant notifications regarding food, consumer goods, cosmetics, and tattooing products. The service is available as a website and an app for mobile devices. The competent authorities of the 16 federal states and the BVL publish information here—within the scope of their respective jurisdictions—on products that may pose a health risk, are unsuitable for consumption or use for other reasons, or may mislead consumers.
Further information
• Food Warning Portal: https://www.lebensmittelwarnung.de
• App for Android (Google Play Store): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.bund.bvl.lmwapp
• App for iOS (App Store): https://apps.apple.com/app/lebensmittelwarnung-de/id6453756233
• Current statistics: https://www.lebensmittelwarnung.de/statistik
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