The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1538-2022·Announced 2022-08-17

Clear American Sparkling Water Recalled for Undeclared Coconut Allergen

Clear American brand Strawberry Punch Snow Cone sparkling water is being recalled because it may contain undeclared coconut. The product is distributed across 14 states and should not be consumed by people with coconut allergies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (coconut). Although laboratory analysis could not detect the allergen and no illnesses have been reported, the undeclared presence of a major allergen creates significant risk of harm to consumers with coconut allergies, particularly given the wide distribution across 14 states.

Plain-English summary

Clear American brand Strawberry Punch Snow Cone flavored sparkling water in 1-liter plastic bottles is being recalled by Refresco Beverages US Inc.

The product may contain trace amounts of coconut, which is not declared on the label. This poses a risk to consumers with coconut allergies. Although laboratory analysis was unable to detect coconut allergen in samples tested, Refresco Beverages decided to recall the product out of an abundance of caution.

Approximately 87,859 cases with 12 one-liter bottles per case, with Best If Used By dates from August through October 2022, were distributed across Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers with a coconut allergy who have purchased this product should avoid consuming it. Those with questions can contact Refresco Beverages US Inc or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Clear American brand "Strawberry Punch Snow Cone" flavored sparkling water beverage with other natural flavors; 1-liter clear plastic bottles. Best if Used by dates in August-October 2022.
Manufacturer
Refresco Beverages US Inc
Category
Food
Hazard
  • allergen-coconut
  • undeclared-allergen

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • ME
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI