Inaccurate suppliers of criminal background data

In a series of recent developments, several companies have issued recalls for their products due to potential contamination or safety issues. Additionally, authorities have issued warnings about fraudulent online activities and inappropriate products. Here's a roundup of the latest updates:

Fake Feldschlösschen Ads Circulating on Facebook

Beware of fake Feldschlösschen ads circulating on Facebook, offering a 24-pack of Feldschlösschen Original for CHF 9.50 instead of the regular price of CHF 50. These ads come from a profile with the misspelled name "Feldsclhoschen Original". Clicking on the link will require you to enter your contact details and pay CHF 9.50, but you will never receive the promised beer.

Coop Recalls Various Rosemary Spice Products

Coop is recalling several rosemary spice products due to potential salmonella contamination. The affected products are:

Rosemary, 62 g (EAN Code: 7627537425064, Article Number: 7.361.847, Best Before Date: 07.2027)

Migros Recalls M-Classic Spices "Meat tender" and "Chicken"

Migros is also recalling its M-Classic spices "Meat tender" and "Chicken" due to potential salmonella contamination. The affected products have the following details:

M-Classic Meat tender, Glass 88 g (Article Number: 1063.078, Best Before and Lot: 04.2027 / L076013, Sales Outlets: Migros branches throughout Switzerland and Migros Online Shop)
M-Classic Chicken, Glass 52 g (Article Number: 1063.076, Best Before and Lot: 04.2027 / L075948 and 08.2027/ L076617, Sales Outlets: Migros branches throughout Switzerland and Migros Online Shop)

DT Swiss Recalls Several Wheels

DT Swiss is recalling several wheels from DT Swiss and Swiss Side due to a risk of delamination of the carbon layers of the rim's edge, which can severely compromise the stability of the wheel, leading to a complete failure of the rim. This could result in a fall and serious injuries. The affected models are ARC, ERC, CRC, HEC series (all models from 1.8.2024) and Hadron series (all models from 1.8.2024).

Product "Sweet dried apricot kernels" of the Naturkost F&S brand

The product "Sweet dried apricot kernels" of the Naturkost F&S brand has been found to have an excessively high cyanide content. Health risks cannot be ruled out, as cyanide can cause severe poisoning symptoms. The Swiss importer Beta Markt GmbH has removed the product from sale and initiated a recall.

Listeria Found in French Cheese "Brie Mariotte"

Listeria has been found in the French cheese "Brie Mariotte". The company "Laiteries Réunies Genève" has removed the affected cheese from sale and initiated a recall. The affected lots and expiration dates are C5153087 with EXP 30.7.2025, C5161090 with EXP 6.8.2025, and C5168135 with EXP 13.8.2025.

Federal Office of Justice Warns Against Private Criminal Record Extracts

The Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) warns against ordering criminal record extracts from private providers due to misleading or expensive offers on the internet. This warning comes after the FOJ named several problematic providers, including Strafregisterauszug.info, Strafregister-online.info, Meinauszug.ch (now inactive), and E-strafregisterauszug.ch.

Other Product Warnings and Recalls

The Laser-Graviermaschine Typ JL4 of Landi Schweiz AG has insufficient laser protection, posing a risk of irreversible eye damage.
The Migros own-brand "I am" cleaning wipes have been found to contain the bacterium Pluralibacter gergoviae, which can cause irritation or infections in people with sensitive skin, especially those with weakened immune systems or skin injuries. Migros has immediately removed the product from sale and started a recall. The affected product is Normal and combination skin cleaning wipes, "I am".
Several slush drinks from Manchester Drinks Company have been found to contain too much glycerin. Consuming too much of these drinks, especially for sensitive individuals, may pose a health risk. The products were sold at the discount store Action, which started a recall at the beginning of August. The affected products are Slush Puppie Blue Raspberry / Strawberry / Mango, Toxic Waste Blue Raspberry / Lemon & Lime / Apple, and ICEE slush Strawberry & Blue Raspberry.
Microsoft ends support for regular Windows 10 updates after October 14, 2025. Devices with Windows 10 may become easier targets for cybercriminals exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities.
Parkingpay has become a target of cybercriminals, sending deceptively authentic emails demanding payment for supposedly outstanding tickets. Clicking the link leads to a fake website where personal data and credit card information is requested.
Due to a production issue, several life vests from Helly Hansen do not meet standards and pose a risk, as the company has announced. The affected life vests are Navigare Comfort, Navigare Scan, Junior Safe, and Kid Safe.

The FSVO Recommends Discontinuing Use of the Erborian Centella face cream

The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) recommends discontinuing use of the Erborian Centella face cream due to the absence of preservatives in the product, which can lead to microbiological contamination, posing a risk, especially for vulnerable individuals and in case of skin injuries. The affected products are Centella Cream 50 ml (6AA20067), Erborian and Centella Cream 20 ml (6AA20068), Erborian.