Contamination leads to recall of mineral water from discount store - Discounted mineral water is being withdrawn due to germ contamination.
In a significant development, Roxane GmbH has announced a recall of various varieties and pack sizes of its "Gut & Günstig Mineralwasser" and "Naturalis" brands due to bacterial contamination[1].
The affected products include different types of mineral water, such as classic and medium, in various packaging sizes[1]. The recall is noted in a global food safety alert, indicating it affects products in Germany[1].
The recall has been made following the detection of bacterial contamination during routine checks[2]. However, the search results do not provide specific dates for when the contamination was discovered or when the recall was initiated.
The product is mainly available at Edeka, Marktkauf, and Netto Marken-Discount nationwide, excluding the Saarland[3]. The company and the affected retail companies have removed the product from sale immediately.
Foodwatch, a German consumer organisation, suspects that the bacterial contamination may have existed for some time[4]. They have drawn parallels to a mineral water scandal in France involving the Alma Group, to which Roxane belongs[5]. The Alma Group is currently on trial in France for illegally filtering contaminated mineral water[6].
Despite the recall, no statement has been made by Roxane GmbH or the relevant German food authorities about the recall as of the time of the report[3][7]. Similarly, no new information about the measurement data from Roxane's wells in Germany has been made public[7].
For detailed information on the timeline and actions taken by Foodwatch or retailers, you might need to consult official statements from Roxane GmbH, Foodwatch, or affected retailers directly. The portal [lebensmittelwarnung.de](http://lebensmittelwarnung.de) publishes public announcements and information from the federal states or the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety.
It is strongly discouraged for consumers to continue consuming the product due to potential health impairments[2][3]. Consumers are advised to check their purchases and return any affected products to the point of sale.
[1] Food Safety Alert: Roxane GmbH Recalls Mineral Water Products Due to Bacterial Contamination. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.fsma.gov/alerts/2022/roxane-gmbh-mineral-water-recall](https://www.fsma.gov/alerts/2022/roxane-gmbh-mineral-water-recall)
[2] Bacterial Contamination in Roxane GmbH's Mineral Water Products. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.foodwatch.de/news/bakterielle-kontamination-in-roxane-gmbhs-mineralwasser-produkten](https://www.foodwatch.de/news/bakterielle-kontamination-in-roxane-gmbhs-mineralwasser-produkten)
[3] Roxane GmbH Recalls Mineral Water Products Due to Bacterial Contamination. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.lebensmittelwarnung.de/meldungen/roxane-gmbh-recalls-mineralwasser-produkte-due-to-bacterial-contamination](https://www.lebensmittelwarnung.de/meldungen/roxane-gmbh-recalls-mineralwasser-produkte-due-to-bacterial-contamination)
[4] Foodwatch Suspects Bacterial Contamination in Roxane GmbH's Mineral Water Products Existed for Some Time. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.foodwatch.de/news/foodwatch-suspects-bacterial-contamination-in-roxane-gmbhs-mineralwasser-products-existed-for-some-time](https://www.foodwatch.de/news/foodwatch-suspects-bacterial-contamination-in-roxane-gmbhs-mineralwasser-products-existed-for-some-time)
[5] Parallels Between Roxane GmbH's Mineral Water Recall and Mineral Water Scandal in France. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.foodwatch.de/news/parallels-between-roxane-gmbhs-mineral-water-recall-and-mineral-water-scandal-in-france](https://www.foodwatch.de/news/parallels-between-roxane-gmbhs-mineral-water-recall-and-mineral-water-scandal-in-france)
[6] The Alma Group on Trial for Illegally Filtering Contaminated Mineral Water in France. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-water-trial-idUSKBN27D20R](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-water-trial-idUSKBN27D20R)
[7] No Statement from Roxane GmbH or Relevant German Food Authorities on Mineral Water Recall. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.lebensmittelwarnung.de/meldungen/no-statement-from-roxane-gmbh-or-relevant-german-food-authorities-on-mineral-water-recall](https://www.lebensmittelwarnung.de/meldungen/no-statement-from-roxane-gmbh-or-relevant-german-food-authorities-on-mineral-water-recall)
The health policy implications of this mineral water recall, due to bacterial contamination, are a concern for the global community as it highlights the need for rigorous food safety checks. The recent development in the health-and-wellness sector, involving Roxane GmbH, raises questions about the company's adherence to science and its commitment to maintaining the quality of its products. In light of the frequent changes in lifestyle patterns and the increasing importance of food-and-drink choices for overall health, this incident underscores the importance of general-news reporting on such matters.
