Starkey Spring Water Recalled for Arsenic Detection in Sample
Starkey Water is recalling 300 cases of 16.9 oz glass bottles of Starkey Spring Water because 12 ppb of arsenic was detected in a water sample.
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 the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The detection of 12 ppb of arsenic represents a low-risk contamination or labeling/quality issue without reported illness, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for minor or low-risk issues.
Plain-English summary
Starkey Water is recalling 300 cases of Starkey Spring Water, 16.9 FL oz. (500 mL) glass bottles, packed 15 bottles per cardboard box. The product was produced on 11/26/14 and distributed in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
The recall was initiated because 12 ppb of arsenic was detected in a water sample. The agency has classified this recall as Class III.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific UPCs (Product UPC 8 11904 02000 7, Case UPC 8 11904 02002 1) and production date. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Starkey Spring Water, 16.9 FL oz. (500 mL) glass bottle. packed 15 bottles in cardboard box. Product UPC 8 11904 02000 7. Case UPC 8 11904 02002 1.
- Manufacturer
- Starkey Water
- 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 (1)
- Produced On 11/26/14
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