- More than 78,000 cases of Fiji Water sold on Amazon recalled
- FDA testing found manganese and bacteria in the affected bottles.
Millions of water bottles sold on Amazon have been recalled over concerns of bacterial and manganese contamination.
The FDA announced on May 23 that 78,533 cases of Fiji Natural Artesian Water had been recalled due to manganese and three bacterial genera.
Fiji’s parent company, Natural Waters of Viti Limited, initiated the repeal in March when they were notified of complaints about discoloration of contaminated products.
FDA testing found that the disclosed manganese, as well as three bacterial genera, was in the affected products, but ruled that it was “not likely to cause adverse health consequences.”
“The FDA classification announced yesterday relates to a matter from several months ago that never posed any health or safety risk,” said Melissa England, spokesperson for The Wonderful Company, which represents Fiji Natural Artesian Water. KSNT.
FIJI Water Recalls Millions of Water Bottles Sold on Amazon Due to Bacterial and Manganese Contamination
‘It affected products that were sold through a single distributor, and 99% of all affected bottles were recovered and the rest in warehouses to be returned.
‘There is no higher priority for us than the safety and quality of Fiji Water. There is no health or safety risk due to manganese or bacteria in the recalled batches of FIJI water.
“In addition, FIJI Water conducts regular testing to ensure consumers enjoy the smooth, smooth taste of FIJI Water that they expect and love.”
According to the CDC, manganese is a trace mineral necessary to stay healthy, but at high levels it can cause brain damage.
On May 23, the FDA gave the recall a class three designation, which is defined as “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.”
FIJI Water said in x that the affected products are Fiji Water 500 ml (packs of 24) with projected rotation dates of November 11, 2023, November 12, 2023, November 13, 2023, November 24, 2023 and November 25, 2023 sold via Amazon.
“This is a quality issue that only affects specific lots sold on Amazon.com between February 1, 2024 and March 3, 2024,” the company said.
England said most of the bottles affected by the recall have been recovered and the remaining bottles are in warehouses.