Mineral water withdrawn from sale at Edeka due to germ contamination in both online and physical stores.
A recall of mineral water brands "Good & Cheap" and "Naturalis" has been announced by Roxane GmbH, based in Jessen, Saxony-Anhalt, due to bacterial contamination. The affected varieties include Medium, Classic, and Still, and the recall covers various packaging sizes. The recall, announced on July 9, 2025, primarily affects major German retailers such as Edeka, Marktkauf, and Netto Marken-Discount across Germany, excluding Saarland and Baden-Württemberg[1][2].
Key points suggest that the contamination may not be a recent, isolated incident but a long-term issue. This is indicated by the fact that the recalled products have different best-before dates extending into 2027[1][2]. Furthermore, the specific bacteria involved in the contamination have not been disclosed publicly[1][3].
Consumer organization Foodwatch has raised concerns by drawing parallels to a mineral water scandal in France involving the Alma Group, to which Roxane GmbH belongs. The Alma Group is currently on trial in France for illegally filtering contaminated mineral water, suggesting a broader, ongoing issue with water safety within the group[1]. Foodwatch has called on Roxane and German food authorities to release all measured water quality values from Roxane’s springs in Germany to clarify the extent and duration of contamination[1].
The recall is due to the detection of a potentially carcinogenic substance in a product from Heilbronn[4]. As a result, the contamination can lead to health impairments, prompting the recall. However, concrete detailed data on contamination timelines or long-term safety impacts have not yet been made fully public[1][2][3].
In Baden-Württemberg, a major spice recall is ongoing, adding to the concerns about food safety in the region[5]. The federal states or the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety publish public announcements and information on lebensmittelwarnung.de[6].
As the situation unfolds, consumers are advised to check the best-before dates of their mineral water and to follow any updates from the relevant authorities.
[1] Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety [2] Roxane GmbH [3] Foodwatch [4] Heilbronn Health Department [5] Baden-Württemberg State Government [6] Lebensmittelwarnung.de
The contamination issue with Roxane GmbH's mineral water brands, affecting varieties like "Good & Cheap" and "Naturalis," appears to be a long-term concern, bases on the extended best-before dates of the recalled products stretching into 2027. This health-and-wellness predicament, rooted in the presence of potentially carcinogenic substances, necessitates careful monitoring of mineral water of this origin.
