Sweetwater Recalls Mixed Berry Electrolyte Water for Coliform Testing
The Sweetwater Co. is recalling Mixed Berry Flavored Electrolyte Water sold under HyVee, Raleys', and Refreshe brands due to high total coliform testing results.
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 unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a low-risk contamination (total coliform) without reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
The Sweetwater Co., Inc. is recalling Mixed Berry Flavored Electrolyte bottled Water. The product is sold in 1-liter bottles under the HyVee, Raleys' Purely Made, and Refreshe brands. The recall is being conducted due to high total coliform testing results.
The affected product includes 3,468 cases, with 12 bottles per case. The bottles have best-by dates of 051316, 051916, or 052916. Specific UPCs are listed for each brand: HyVee (0 75450 12723 2), Raley's (0 46567 02874 3), and Refreshe (0 21130 24209 2).
The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific dates and brands and stop consuming the product if it matches the description.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mixed Berry Flavored Electrolyte bottled Water, sold under brand HyVee, Raleys' Purely Made, and Refreshe. Each bottle is 1 Liter (33.8 Fl. oz.). HyVee brand has the UPC 0 75450 12723 2; Raley's brand has the UPC 0 46567 02874 3; Refreshe has the UCP 0 21130 24209 2
- Manufacturer
- The Sweetwater Co., 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 (3)
- best by dates: 051316
- 051916
- or 052916
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by The Sweetwater Co., 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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