The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0049-2020·Announced 2019-10-23

Climax Spring Water Recalled for Excessive Bromate Levels

King Bottling, Inc. is recalling Climax Spring Water in various sizes because it contains bromate levels above the FDA standard of quality limit.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a low probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves a chemical contaminant (bromate) exceeding a quality standard, but no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

King Bottling, Inc. is recalling Climax Spring Water bottled in 5-gallon, 1-gallon, and 16.9-ounce plastic bottles. The recall involves 765 five-gallon bottles, 354 one-gallon bottles, and 126 cases of 16.9-ounce bottles (12 bottles per case). The product was distributed within the state of Kentucky.

The recall was initiated because the bottled water contains bromate levels in excess of the 0.010 mg/L FDA standard of quality limit. The affected products are identified by batch numbers 246-19, 249-19, 252-19, 253-19, 254-19, 255-19, 256-19, 259-19, and 261-19. These batch numbers are printed on the bottle for the 1-gallon and 16.9-ounce sizes and on the cap for the 5-gallon bottles.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check the batch numbers on their bottles or caps. If the batch number matches one of the listed codes, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Climax Spring Water bottled in 5 gallon, 1 gallon, and 16.9 ounce plastic bottles (12 bottles per case)
Manufacturer
King Bottling, Inc.
Category
Food — Bottled Water
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 (8)

  • batch numbers 246-19
  • 249-19
  • 252-19
  • 253-19
  • 254-19
  • 255-19
  • 256-19
  • 259-19

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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