The producers of Fiji Natural Artesian Water have issued a recall for approximately 1.9 million bottles of water due to the presence of manganese and three strains of bacteria discovered during testing. The recall by Natural Waters of Viti Limited was initially issued in March but was announced towards the end of last week.
According to a Fiji spokesperson, Health was informed by Amazon about the sale of the bottles to consumers who purchased the water. The lots were sold by Amazon between February 1 and March 3.
The recall affects approximately 79,000 cases of Fiji Natural Artesian Water 500 mL (24 pack), as reported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected cases have production dates ranging from November 11, 2023 to November 25, 2023. The UPC Code on the cases is 6 32565 00004 3, while the UPC code on the individual bottles is 6 32565 00001 2.1 Food and Drug Administration. Details of the event.
Fiji Water recently addressed a quality concern raised by some customers regarding discoloration in certain products. The company assured consumers that Fiji Water is still safe to purchase and consume.
The company later stated that the notification from Amazon was “overstated.” They stated, “There is no indication of any health or safety concerns.” We have thoroughly investigated this matter and are currently collaborating with a third-party lab to address the quality issue.
According to the FDA, this is a Class III recall, indicating that it is unlikely to cause any adverse health consequences.
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