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In a joint announcement with consumer organization Foodwatch, German website lebensmittelwarnung.de revealed the recall of mineral water brands "Good & Cheap" and "Naturalis" by Roxane GmbH on Wednesday. The recall is due to bacterial contamination detected during routine checks, which may pose potential health risks.
The affected mineral water varieties include Medium, Classic, and Still, available in various packaging sizes, primarily 0.5L and 1.5L PET bottles. The products are primarily sold at Edeka, Marktkauf, and Netto Marken-Discount stores nationwide, with the exception of Saarland and Baden-Württemberg where the products are not sold.
The exact type of bacteria causing the contamination has not been disclosed publicly yet. However, the contamination was serious enough for the company and retailers to immediately withdraw the products from sale as a precaution. Foodwatch has noted parallels to a current French scandal involving Roxane's parent company, the Alma Group, which is on trial for illegally filtering contaminated mineral water, suggesting the problem might be long-standing.
The recall covers mineral water with a range of best-before dates up to mid-2027, suggesting the bacterial contamination issue may have been present for an extended period before detection. The affected varieties include Medium, Classic, and Still, available in various packaging sizes.
Roxane GmbH has taken immediate action to remove the contaminated product from sale. Foodwatch continues to call on Roxane and German food authorities to disclose all recall information and test results from Roxane's wells in Germany. The recall notice advises against consuming the product due to potential health risks.
As of the provided information, the company was initially unavailable for a statement. Authorities and consumer organizations have called for transparency, including full disclosure of all water quality test results from Roxane's sources. Public notifications are published on official platforms such as lebensmittelwarnung.de for consumer awareness.
| Brand | Varieties | Packaging Sizes | |---------------|--------------------|------------------| | Gut & Günstig | Medium, Classic, Still | 0.5L, 1.5L PET bottles | | Naturalis | Medium, Classic, Still | 0.5L, 1.5L PET bottles |
Retailers Involved: - Edeka - Marktkauf - Netto Marken-Discount
Foodwatch, a consumer organization, has expressed concerns that the contamination problem may have existed for some time due to the recall of mineral water varieties with various expiration dates. The organization continues to press for transparency and accountability from Roxane and German food authorities to ensure consumer safety.
- The scientific analysis has yet to determine the specific bacteria causing the contamination in the mineral water brands "Good & Cheap" and "Naturalis" by Roxane GmbH.
- The recall of these mineral water varieties, including 'Medium', 'Classic', and 'Still', sold primarily at Edeka, Marktkauf, and Netto Marken-Discount stores, is due to potential health risks posed by bacterial contamination.
- Chronic diseases or respiratory conditions may be exacerbated by consuming contaminated mineral water, making mental health, skin care, nutrition, cooking, and overall health and wellness crucial during this time.
- Fitness and exercise, along with a balanced diet, can bolster the immune system to help ward off potential health risks associated with microbial contamination.
- The affected mineral water varieties, with best-before dates up to mid-2027, indicate that the bacterial contamination issue may have been present for an extended period before detection.
- As the recall progresses, consumers are advised to prioritize food safety by checking food and drink products, such as mineral water, for any potential health risks or current recalls through official platforms like Lebensmittelwarnung.de.
- In response to the recall, Food and drink industry, retailers, and consumer organizations emphasize the importance of transparency, including the disclosure of all water quality test results from Roxane's sources, to ensure consumer trust and accountability for food and beverage safety.
