Kroger Recalls Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water Due to Mold Complaint
The Kroger Co. is recalling Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride Added after a complaint of mold was found in the product.
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 II and involves a single complaint of mold without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
The Kroger Co. is recalling Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride Added, 1 gallon jugs, after receiving a complaint that mold was found in the product. The recall involves 107,874 cases of 4 x 1 gallon jugs and individual 1 gallon jugs.
The product was distributed to Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The affected products have a Plant Code of 51-4140 and Sell By dates ranging from April 26, 2018, to October 10, 2018.
Consumers should check their pantries for this product and stop using it if it matches the description. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, which means there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Flouride Added. 1 GAL (3.78 L) DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
- Manufacturer
- The Kroger Co
- 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 (2)
- Plant Code:: 51-4140 SELL BY: 05/18/18
- SELL BY APR 26 18 THRU OCT 10 18
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