Recall of mineral water: Danger of bacteria at Edeka and Netto!

Recall of mineral water: Danger of bacteria at Edeka and Netto!

A recall of mineral water has caused a stir in Germany. The Edeka Group and Netto Marken-Discount have to recall a total of twelve products due to bacterial contamination. This affects almost all federal states, with the exception of Saarland and Baden-Württemberg. The affected products come primarily from the house brand GUT & GÜNSTIG and the Naturalis brand, which are sold by Roxane GmbH from Jessen in Saxony-Anhalt. Loud Mercury The contaminants were discovered during routine checks and the recall campaign was announced on Wednesday viafoodwarning.de and Foodwatch.

But which products are specifically affected? Edeka offers the following GOOD & CHEAP items:

• Stilles Mineralwasser 0,5 Liter (MHD: 01.07.2027, 02.07.2027)
• Stilles Mineralwasser 1,5 Liter (MHD: 30.06.2027, 01.07.2027, 02.07.2027)
• Classic Mineralwasser 0,5 Liter (MHD: 30.03.2026, 01.04.2026, 03.04.2026)
• Classic Mineralwasser 1,5 Liter (MHD: 01.07.2026)
• Medium Mineralwasser 0,5 Liter (MHD: 30.03.2026, 02.04.2026, 03.04.2026)
• Medium Mineralwasser 1,5 Liter (MHD: 02.07.2026)

For Netto, the following Naturalis products are affected:

• Stilles Mineralwasser 0,5 Liter (MHD: 02.07.2027)
• Stilles Mineralwasser 1,5 Liter (MHD: 30.06.2027, 01.07.2027, 02.07.2027, 03.07.2027)
• Medium Mineralwasser 0,5 Liter (MHD: 02.04.2026)
• Medium Mineralwasser 1,5 Liter (MHD: 02.07.2026)
• Classic Mineralwasser 0,5 Liter (MHD: 01.04.2026)
• Classic Mineralwasser 1,5 Liter (MHD: 01.07.2026)

Health risks

Health authorities warn of possible health risks that may arise from consuming the contaminated water. Symptoms can include gastrointestinal distress, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and even fever. Infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system are particularly at risk. BR.de calls on people to stop consuming the affected products immediately.

Roxane GmbH reacted quickly and removed the product in question from sale. Loud n-tv it is recommended to return the affected products to stores; Buyers will receive a refund of the purchase price even without a receipt. Customer service can be reached from Monday to Friday on +49 3537 309 3001 or by email at info@roxane.fr.

Foodwatch also criticizes the fact that there are parallels to an earlier mineral water scandal in France, as Roxane GmbH belongs to the Alma Group. There is concern that the contamination may have existed for a long time, as various best-before dates are affected. Information about this can be found on nationwide food alert portals.