High nitrite content Nationwide recall for mineral water initiated

Dauner & Dunari's sources recall mineral water for increased nitrite content

The Dauner & Dunaris sources GmbH & Co KG has a recall for "natural mineral water" the brand "Dauner mineral spring Still" started. In individual samples of a batch an increased nitrite content was detected. Nitrite can react with proteins in the body to form nitrosamines that are suspected of causing cancer.

Recall for still mineral water

The Dauner & Dunaris sources GmbH & Co KG from Daun (Rhineland-Palatinate) calls nationwide "natural mineral water" of the brand "Dauner Mineral Spring Still" back. In individual samples of a batch, an increased nitrite content was found, the company reports in a message that was published on the portal "Lebensmittelwarnung.de" of the federal states and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection.

The Dauner & Dunaris sources GMBH & Co KG recalls nationwide "natural mineral water" of the brand "Dauner Mineral Spring Still". In individual samples of a batch an increased nitrite content was detected. (Image: v.poth / fotolia.com)

Increased nitrite levels detected

Affected by the recall is therefore "Dauner Mineral Spring Still" (natural mineral water without carbon dioxide) with the BBD: 12.07.2019 (0,75 l returnable glass bottle green).

The company advises against using this product for the preparation of baby food. It can not be ruled out that high levels of nitrite pose a potential health hazard.

Customers can return the goods in the respective market. You will receive the purchase price refunded. According to the company, all batches of this product were completely taken out of the sale.

Nitrite feed should be reduced as much as possible

Nitrite may react with amines in the body to form N-nitroso compounds (e.g., nitrosamines).

"Most of these compounds have been shown in animals to be carcinogenic. Whether this also applies to humans has not yet been clarified, "writes the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR)..

The BfR sees a long-term intake of larger amounts of nitrate or nitrite as problematic.

"The nitrate and Nitritzufuhr in humans should therefore be reduced as much as possible," the experts said. (Ad)