Readington Farms Recalls Shoprite Spring Water Due to E. Coli
Readington Farms Inc. is recalling Shoprite Spring Water because it tested positive for E. Coli bacteria. The product was distributed in seven states.
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 3/5 (High).
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: The recall involves E. Coli, a high-risk pathogen listed in the rubric for a score of 3, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries.
Plain-English summary
Readington Farms Inc. is voluntarily recalling Shoprite Spring Water, 1-gallon bottles, due to the presence of E. Coli bacteria. The recall involves 53,008 gallons of the product, which was distributed by Wakefern Food Corp in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
The affected product is identified by the UPC 041190007196. Consumers should check their pantries for bottles with Code Date 060514 (Expiration 060515) or Code Date 060714 (Expiration 060715). The product was made in the USA.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The recall is being conducted to prevent potential health risks associated with E. Coli contamination.
The recalled product
- Product
- Shoprite Spring Water Net 1 GAL (120 Fl Oz.) 3.78L Distributed by Wakefern Food Corp Elizabeth, NJ Made in USA UPC 041190007196
- Manufacturer
- Readington Farms Inc.
- 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)
- Code Date: 060514 Exp 060515 Code Date: 060714 Exp 060715
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Readington Farms Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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