Warning for CustomersBacteria Found in Mineral Water! Manufacturer Recalls Popular Bottles
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Drinking is strongly discouraged.
Anyone who has purchased this mineral water should check their labels carefully. Due to bacterial contamination, the manufacturer is recalling several batches. Consumers are expressly warned not to drink the water.
Raffelberger Mineral Water May Be Contaminated
Routine inspections have revealed bacterial contamination in mineral water from Raffelberger Mineralbrunnen GmbH. According to the company, this could lead to health issues. For preventive consumer protection reasons, they urgently advise against consuming the affected products.
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The recall affects the “Raffelberger Medium” in 0.75-liter bottles and “Raffelberger Klassik” in 0.7-liter bottles.
The affected best-before dates are:
Raffelberger Medium (0.75 liters):
09.06.2028
10.06.2028
17.06.2028
18.06.2028
23.06.2028
25.06.2028
27.06.2028
30.06.2028
Raffelberger Klassik (0.7 liters):
Currently, the recall affects only North Rhine-Westphalia. The mineral water has been sold through the online shops of Rewe and Edeka, as well as at Handelshof and various beverage retailers.
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How Customers Can Get Their Money Back
Consumers can return the affected bottles to their point of purchase. The purchase price will be refunded even without a receipt.
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According to the manufacturer, the technical defect that led to the contamination has since been rectified. All batches with later best-before dates are safe and not affected by the recall.
Sources used: Food Warning
