The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0006-2025·Announced 2024-10-09

Sqwincher Electrolyte Beverage Mix recalled for potential metal contamination

Kent Precision Foods Group is recalling Sqwincher Electrolyte Beverage Mix (Orange powder, lot 2B0165712) due to potential metal contamination. The product was distributed in 11 states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with potential metal contamination. Metal in beverages presents a credible risk of choking or internal injury. No illnesses, injuries, or deaths are documented in the source, consistent with the High severity criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. is recalling Sqwincher Electrolyte Beverage Mix in Orange flavor, sold in 47.66 oz (3 lb) powder packs. The affected product has UPC 7588008834 and lot number 2B0165712 with a best-by date of April 25, 2026. This product yields 5 gallons when prepared.

The recall is due to the potential presence of foreign material (metal) in the product.

The affected product was distributed to the following states: Alabama, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. A total of 251 cases were distributed.

Consumers who have purchased this product with the specified lot number should stop using it and discard it.

The recalled product

Product
Sqwincher Electrolyte Beverage Mix, Orange powder pack, Net Wt 47.66 oz (3lb) 1.35 kg: UPC 7588008834 / 16 per case / 5 gal yield item number 159016404
Manufacturer
Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc.
Hazard
  • metal-contamination
  • choking-hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • lot# 2B0165712 Best By: 4/25/2026

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

  • AL
  • ID
  • IL
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • TN
  • WI