Dietary Supplements Cause Respiratory Irritation, According to LPI-SHL

Police personnel from the State Inspectorate in Suhl-Zella-Mehlis were active on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

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2025 September 11 . 4:48 PM

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Supplements Linked to Respiratory Irritation: LPI-SHL Issues Warning

Dietary Supplements Cause Respiratory Irritation, According to LPI-SHL

On May 27, 2025, an unusual incident occurred at a post distribution center on Meininger Street in Zella-Mehlis, Germany. A package leaking a strongly scented substance was discovered, causing health problems for eleven employees.

The substance inside the package was identified as a garlic dietary supplement. Despite being classified as harmless by the fire department, the strong odour caused dizziness and nausea among the employees, who ranged in age from 18 to 53 years. One employee was taken to the hospital by ambulance, while the rest recovered after receiving fresh air and medical attention.

News of the incident was quickly transmitted by news aktuell. The State Police Inspectorate Suhl, the responsible authority for the investigation, has been contacted for inquiries regarding the incident. However, the name of the responsible person or spokesperson of the press office of the Police Inspection Suhl who spoke regarding the incident at the postal center in Zella-Mehlis on 27.05.2025 is not explicitly stated in the available search results.

The Thuringian Police have also been contacted for further information. The press office for the State Police Inspectorate Suhl can be reached at 03681 32 1504, and emails can be sent to [email protected].

The incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with handling packages, especially those containing substances with strong odours. It is recommended that postal workers exercise caution when handling packages and report any unusual odours or symptoms to their superiors immediately.

The official website for the State Police Inspectorate Suhl is http://www.thueringen.de/th3/polizei/index.aspx. Further updates on the investigation and the health status of the affected employees will be provided as more information becomes available.