The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0611-2015·Announced 2014-12-10

Coca-Cola Recalls Dasani Water Due to Potential Mold Appearance

Coca-Cola is recalling specific lots of Dasani purified water because an equipment malfunction may have caused mold to appear in some bottles.

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 remote possibility of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a potential appearance of mold due to equipment malfunction, with no reported illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Coca Cola Bottling Company United, LLC is recalling 4,136 cases of Dasani purified water, 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) bottles. The recall involves specific date codes and time stamps from October 2015, as detailed in the product information.

The recall was initiated due to an equipment malfunction during production that may have led to the appearance of mold in some of the product. The affected units were distributed in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida.

Consumers with the affected product should check their date codes and time stamps against the recall list. If the product matches the recalled codes, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
DASANI (R) PURIFIED WATER, 16.9 FL OZ (1.06 PT) 500 mL, BOTTLED BY A MEMBER OF THE COCA-COLA BOTTLERS' ASSOCIATION, ATLANTA, GA 30313, UPC 24pk- 2 4900003165 2
Manufacturer
Coca Cola Bottling Company United, LLC
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 (5)

  • DATE CODE/TIME STAMP OCT1915EHC3/1015 - 1115
  • OCT1915EHC3/1230 - 1330
  • OCT1915EHC3/2200 - 2300
  • OCT1915EHB3/0030 - 0130
  • OCT0515EHB3/1500 - 1600

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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