Earthquake at Steigerwald Stadium in Erfurt causes commotion during Bratwurst festival
The much-anticipated football season of FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt is upon us, with the opening game against FSV Luckenwalde set to kick off at the Steigerwald Stadium in Erfurt. Amidst the excitement, there's been a topic of discussion among the fans - the quality of the sausages served at the stadium.
The club has recently announced changes in the stadium, including the introduction of a reusable cup system, contactless card payment, and increased drink prices. More sales stands will also be available to avoid long wait times. However, the club has yet to release official statements about the sausage issue.
It appears that the decision to use pre-cooked sausages is a precautionary measure, aimed at maintaining hygiene, complying with health regulations, and protecting consumer safety during events. The sausages are sourced from Wurstwelt Production and Distribution GmbH in Erfurt, a local supplier that meets the caterer's demands for taste and safety.
Pre-cooking the sausages helps prevent contamination that could occur with raw meat and allows vendors to serve it quickly and safely during games. Food safety guidelines generally require that sausages be cooked to a safe internal temperature to kill pathogens such as Salmonella and Listeria. Pre-cooking also reduces handling risks and ensures consistent quality, which is especially important in crowded public venues like stadiums.
While the quality of the pre-cooked sausages may not meet each fan's personal taste, it's crucial to remember that the decision was made with the primary goal of ensuring safety. Whether the sausage meets each fan's personal taste is subjective, but the club and the stadium caterer acknowledge that the Thuringian sausage is a sensitive topic among fans.
Thueringen24 has reached out to the stadium caterer for comments on the sausage issue, and we will update this article as more information becomes available. In the meantime, fans are looking forward to the season, eager to cheer on their team and enjoy the football atmosphere, despite the ongoing discussion about the sausages.
As for the cost of a 0.5-liter beer, it now costs €5 at the stadium. Fans are advised to budget accordingly to fully enjoy their match-day experience.
The club's focus on food safety may affect the fans' preferred lifestyle and enjoyment of food-and-drink, with pre-cooked sausages being served instead. Despite the discussions, the quality of the sausages is secondary to ensuring health and safety during the sports events, particularly football games.
