The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1142-2019·Announced 2019-03-13

WTRMLN WTR Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice Recalled for Plastic Contamination

World Waters is recalling 277,230 units of WTRMLN WTR Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice due to potential soft plastic contamination.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

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, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is physical contamination (soft plastic) without reported injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

World Waters, LLC dba WTRMLN WTR is recalling 277,230 units of WTRMLN WTR Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice, 12 fl oz, Watermelon Flavor, Refrigerated. The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of soft plastic that may be loosely floating in some of the finished products.

The affected product was distributed nationwide. The recall includes specific lot numbers: AC02919, AW00219, AW00319, AW00419, AW00719, AW00919, AW01019, AW01419, AW01619, AW01719, AW01819, AW02419, AW34618, AW34718, AW35318, AW35418, AW36018, and AW36118.

Consumers should check their refrigerators for these specific lot numbers and stop consuming the product if it matches the recalled description.

The recalled product

Product
Watermelon, WTRMLNWTR Cold Pressured, 12fl oz, Watermelon Flavor, Refrigerated
Affected units
277,230

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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