Water Recall Announced: Presence of Germs Found in Bottled Mineral Water Supply - Water Recall due to Unintended Microbial Growth
In a recent development, Roxane GmbH has announced a recall of its "Gut & Günstig" brand mineral water due to the detection of bacterial contamination. The recall affects various packaging sizes of the Medium, Classic, and Still varieties of the popular brand.
The recall was jointly announced by lebensmittelwarnung.de and Foodwatch, and immediate action has been taken by Roxane and the affected retail companies, with the product being removed from sale. Affected products are primarily sold at Edeka, Marktkauf, and Netto Marken-Discount stores.
Roxane's recall notice includes test results from their wells in Germany, but the company was initially unavailable for comment regarding the recall. Foodwatch is calling on Roxane and German food authorities to make all recall information public, including the test results from Roxane's wells in Germany.
Foodwatch continues to urge Roxane and German food authorities to make all recall information public, citing parallels to a mineral water scandal in France, where the same conglomerate, Alma Group, is currently on trial for illegally filtering contaminated mineral water.
The contamination problem with "Gut & Günstig" mineral water may have existed for some time, as different expiration dates are affected. It is important to note that consumption of the product is advised against for preventive consumer protection reasons.
For the most accurate and recent information, we recommend checking official sources such as the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in Germany, the German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), announcements from the retailer Edeka, which owns the Gut & Günstig brand, and local news outlets in Germany for any current recalls. If you need assistance in monitoring updates from these sources, feel free to ask.
At this time, there are no specific recall reports of Gut & Günstig mineral water due to bacterial contamination in Germany from official sources. We will continue to monitor updates and provide information as it becomes available.
- In an effort to ensure the health-and-wellness of consumers, Foodwatch suggests that Roxane and German food authorities publicize all recall information pertaining to the bacterial contamination found in the "Gut & Günstig" mineral water, drawing parallels with a similar mineral water scandal in France.
- In light of the recall and concerns about bacterial contamination, the lifestyle and food-and-drink sectors have a responsibility to adhere to strict community policy measures, particularly in vocational training programs focused on food safety and quality assurance, to prevent such incidents in the future.
