The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0123-2025·Announced 2024-11-20

Berkeley Springs Water Recalled for Coliform Contamination

Berkeley Club Beverages is recalling Berkeley Springs Water Purified and Distilled due to coliform contamination detected during testing. The recall affects 1,304 bottles distributed in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.

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: This is an FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. Coliform contamination represents potential bacterial contamination managed as a precautionary recall, which per the rubric merits a Moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Berkeley Club Beverages, Inc. is recalling Berkeley Springs Water Purified and Berkeley Springs Water Distilled sold in 1-gallon and 5-gallon plastic bottles. Product testing detected the presence of coliforms, which indicate potential bacterial contamination.

The affected products were distributed in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. Bottles bearing the product codes 090326, 090426, 090526, and 090626 are included in this recall. A total of 1,304 bottles are affected.

Consumers who have purchased these products should discontinue use. If you have any of the recalled water, stop drinking it and properly dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
Berkeley Springs Water Purified , Berkeley Springs Water Distilled , One Gallons & Five Gallons, Plastic, 6 gallons in one case and1 individual 5 Gallon, Codes 090326,090426,090526,090626.
Manufacturer
Berkeley Club Beverages, Inc.
Hazard
  • coliform
  • bacterial-contamination

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 (4)

  • 090326
  • 090426
  • 090526
  • 090626

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.