The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1817-2012·Announced 2012-08-08

Aloha Maid Natural Coconut Water with Pineapple Recalled for Off-Smell and Taste

Itoen (USA) Inc. is recalling Aloha Maid Natural Coconut Water with Pineapple cans in Hawaii due to off-smell and off-taste.

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 is typically associated with minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination where adverse health consequences are unlikely. The specific issue is sensory (off-smell/taste) without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Itoen (USA) Inc. is recalling Aloha Maid Natural brand Coconut Water with Pineapple in 11.5 fl oz cans. The product was processed and packaged in Honolulu, Hawaii, and released for distribution in that state. The recall involves 8,340 cases, with each case containing 24 cans.

The recall was initiated because the product has an off-smell and off-taste. The source text advises that the product should not be consumed.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check the underside of the can for the code IHMAY0913XXXX, where XXXX represents the military time of the day. The code indicates the product was produced on May 9, 2012, and expires on May 9, 2013.

The recalled product

Product
Aloha Maid Natural brand Coconut Water with Pineapple in 11.5 fl oz (340mL) Can; UPC Code: 8-35146-00818-3; 24 cans per case (4 packs X 6 cans each) Product is processed and packaged by ITO EN (USA) INC., Honolulu, Hi
Manufacturer
Itoen (USA) Inc
Affected units
8,340

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 (6)

  • The drink can is stamped on the underside with the code: IHMAY0913XXXX
  • [XXXX = military time of the day
  • IH = ITO EN HAWAII
  • MAY0913 = Expiry code presenting product was produced on May 9
  • 2012 and will expire on May 9
  • 2013]

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Itoen (USA) Inc

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