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Local Germany
29-07-2025
- Health
- Local Germany
Mineral water recalled in Germany over harmful bacteria
A recall campaign was in effect for mineral water in plastic bottles that was sold in Edeka, Netto and Marktkauf stores across Germany. Specifically mineral water from the brands "Gut&Günstig" and "Naturalis Mineralwasser" in the 0.5 litre and 1.5 litre plastic bottle (PET) with specific best-before dates have been recalled. The reason for the recall was that potentially harmful bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) was detected in a samples of water that were tested. A complete list of "best before" dates ( Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum ) included in the recall, can be found at the food safety warning portal . Information on the website notes that only bottles with the specific best before dates listed there are potentially contaminated, and subject to the recall. The bacteria that was found is believed to pose some risk of infection in immunocompromised people. The warning also notes that potentially contaminated products were sold in the German states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, and Thuringia. The affected products come from the Clara spring in Jessen in Saxony-Anhalt. Food recalls are not unusual, but the scope of affected products and regions is large in this case. The recall was officially put into effect on July 9th. But, according to a report by SZ , Edeka and Netto have not publicised information about the recall on their websites. Foodwatch has criticised the fact that the exact cause of the contamination and details around the seriousness of the threat were still unclear. Advertisement Consumers who have purchased the affected products (with one of the specified best before dates) can return it to their stores for a refund, even without the receipt. Last year, in France, Foodwatch had reported Alma and Nestlé for having illegally filtered water from sources contaminated with faeces, PFAS chemicals and pesticides. Although tap water in Germany is safe and of high quality, many Germans primarily (or only) drink bottled mineral water, which is known to come with significant environmental impacts. READ ALSO: Four things to know about tap water in Germany
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- The Hindu
Supermarket tourism offers an insight into local culture
Whenever I travel, I make my way to a colourful local museum that is free and interesting: the supermarket. Window shopping in a grocery store, walking through the stacked shelves and long aisles, is one of the best ways to learn about the people of a city and how they live. For it reveals how and what they buy for food, how they eat and cook, and what they like and dislike. A supermarket in a new country is like an adventure. There are interesting new foods, snacks, and condiments. Fresh and cold meats. Sauces and dressings. Breads and baguettes. Bagels and waffles. Pretzels and cookies. Freshly baked and iced cakes. Dips and chips. Cookie dough and flavoured salt. Jams and jellies. Unusual fruits and unseen veggies. Local beers and wines. There is as much discovery as on a walking tour or a visit to a bookstore. Grocery store tourism has been trending for a while now on social media. In a viral video, while exploring stores in Malaysia, TikTok user Marissainchina said: 'Going to a grocery store could technically be counted as sightseeing, right? Because not only is it a cultural experience, but you can also find lots of stuff to bring back as souvenirs.' Expedia Group's Unpack 25 report on travel trends notes videos like these are helping inspire 'goods getaways,' with travellers frequenting supermarkets and grocery stores to find local delicacies. According to the company's global research, 39% of travellers usually visit a grocery store and 44% buy local goods they can't get at home, especially Gen Z. With 78% of travellers agreeing that trying new foods is a huge part of their travel experience, has also identified 'shelf browsing' as the 'new way to explore a destination's culture, uncovering local foods and flavours'. On a recent visit to Copenhagen, I visited a posh supermarket (Irma), a big supermarket (Netto), and a discount supermarket (Fakta). At Irma, one of Denmark's most upscale chains, the shopping experience seems curated and almost boutique-like. Shelves lined with organic produce, beautifully packaged Danish chocolates and artisanal breads, and high-end condiments like elderflower vinegar or locally crafted mustards invited me to browse and buy. For a culinary-curious traveller, Irma offers a taste of Denmark's premium food culture, while emphasising sustainability, aesthetics, and provenance. Netto and Fakta, meanwhile, offer a more utilitarian vibe. Netto's shelves and trays were lined with fresh produce, meats, local and international snacks, and Danish sweets. Fakta, which operates on a discount model, strips the shopping experience to the very basic — offering everyday essentials that locals use. Together, these stores gave me a layered, real-world portrait of Danish life. 'A supermarket in a foreign city seems like Alibaba's cave: full of treasure, the likes of which we don't get to see at home,' says Supriya Sharma, who travels frequently. 'We can get things that we will actually use and also bring back the best gifts and souvenirs, be it spices from the Middle East or Cheetos from the US. Spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cumin along with spice blends like za'atar and Baharat add a unique and aromatic experience to meals once you are back home,' Supriya says. A month-long visit to the US led me to do rounds of all the supermarkets and hypermarkets: from Costco and Kroger to Walmart and Aldi, from Target and Dollar Tree to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market the supermarkets opened a window on American food culture, eating habits — and the super sizing! Located across all cities in the US, these supermarkets revealed what locals eat every day, how much they spend, what is in season, and what brands or ingredients they trust. They offered a reliable snapshot of daily rhythms, preferences, and priorities. Grocery stores are where life happens in a city, where dinner plans are made and weekly menus are drawn up. They're also the best way to meet locals, be it working couples, families, the elderly, or singletons. Mercadona, a massive supermarket chain with more than 1,600 locations across Spain, is changing the country's dating game with its stores being used for 'pineapple' or 'supermarket dating'. This involves going to the grocery store in the evening and tossing a pineapple upside down in your cart to signal your availability and intentions. London-based food historian Annie Gray says she always visits local supermarkets while travelling though she feels that the 'steady growth of international brands has rather eroded the fun now'. 'As international tourism ticks up, there's a tension between seeking the 'authentic' and seeking out a safe version of exotic, which is exactly what a foreign supermarket offers. Plus, no language barrier as you can essentially zap and go,' she says. She makes her recommendations of foods that sum up the British experience and fit in a suitcase: 'Marmite (delicious on toast with butter), scampi fries, Frazzles, maybe Twiglets as well. Then hobnobs, crumpets, biscuit brew, sharp artisan cheddar. And at Christmas, mince pies.' They are available at British supermarkets like Waitrose, M&S, Tesco, Coop, and German chains like Aldi, and Lidl. Across the world, supermarket tourism is on the rise for it opens a window into local culture like nothing else can. As I walked through an aisle in Waitrose in Epsom, UK, I watched as people on their way home shopped for dinner essentials. A woman tossed two steaks, some asparagus, and a bottle of wine into her basket. Had to be date night, I think. A frazzled man, pram in tow, chose cereal, bread, eggs, juice, and milk. Prepping for weekend breakfast, naturally. As I scanned the content of my basket, cream crackers, strawberries, and scones, I looked around at the self-checkout counters. Walking through the grocery store was like stepping into the quiet pulse of everyday life — often more telling than a monument. .
The Star
24-04-2025
- The Star
Man, 40, sentenced to 45 years' prison, 21 strokes on six drug convictions by Sibu court
SIBU: A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to a total of 45 years in prison and 21 strokes of the cane after being convicted on six drug-related charges by the High Court on Thursday (April 24). High Court Judge Justice Wong Siong Tung ordered that all prison sentences are to run consecutively from the date of the man's arrest, which was on February 28, 2023. The offences took place between 1.50am and 2.30am on the same day at a house located along Jalan Then Kung Suk. The accused was found trafficking a total of 439.44gm of methamphetamine and nimetazepam. As the sentences are to run consecutively, the accused will serve the full 45-year prison term. During sentencing, deputy public prosecutor Mark Kenneth Netto urged the court to impose a severe punishment, citing multiple aggravating factors. He emphasised that public interest must take precedence over the personal circumstances of the accused. 'The level of premeditation was extremely high. The accused rented a room specifically to operate it as a drug den and even carried drugs into the Sibu city centre,' said Netto. He noted that the quantity of methamphetamine trafficked was seven times the legal minimum required to constitute trafficking under Malaysian law, adding that the accused was motivated by profit while simultaneously feeding his own drug addiction. Netto further highlighted that the accused attempted to discredit the arresting officers in a bid to secure an acquittal. He described the verdict as a "day of vindication" for the police team involved. 'The accused is a repeat offender whose actions have destroyed families, ruined lives, and fuelled the rise in related crimes such as robbery and domestic violence,' he said. He also argued that the accused should not be given credit for remorse, as he had not pleaded guilty and had insisted on a full trial, thereby consuming public resources and judicial time. Netto added that the accused had offered no assistance to law enforcement in efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks. 'The sentence must reflect the need for general deterrence and send a strong message to others considering similar crimes,' he concluded. The accused was represented by defence counsel Leong Lu Fei during sentencing, following the passing of co-counsel Augustine Liom.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Samaritan's December 2024 DAISY and BEE Award recipients
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center has announced its December 2024 DAISY and BEE Award recipients. Samaritan's Nov. 2024 DAISY and BEE Award recipients The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support patient care, at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, the Award Recipients are as follows: Taylor Kucharski, a Registered Nurse (RN) at Samaritan Medical Center's 4 Pavillion unit received the DAISY Award; and Karen Netto, a unit clerk at the medical center's Intensive Care Unit received the BEE Award. The family of a grateful patient who spoke highly of how the nurse cared for their loved one nominated Kucharski. They expressed how respectful, kind, and compassionate she was each time they interacted. Netto was nominated for the BEE Award by Rodney Dobson, a unit clerk at Samaritan's Progressive Care Unit: 'Her knowledge, helpful nature, and collaborative spirit are invaluable assets to our team, and she truly deserves to be celebrated for her outstanding contributions. Throughout our time working together, Karen has consistently demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge and a genuine passion for sharing that knowledge with others.' For receiving the DAISY Award Kucharski was presented with certificates commending them as extraordinary nurses, DAISY Award pins and symbolic sculptures hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe called 'A Healer's Touch.' A larger version of this sculpture has also been placed in the Healing Gardens at Samaritan Medical Center in honor of all DAISY and BEE Award winners. It was purchased using funds donated by the Samaritan Auxiliary. Netto was presented with certificates, BEE Award pins and gift bags with other tokens of gratitude. Both awards will continue to be presented throughout the year, and patients, families or colleagues can submit nominations at any time. To nominate or learn more you can visit the Samaritan DAISY and BEE webpage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
