The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2789-2015·Announced 2015-07-15

DASANI Purified Water Recalled for Potential Plastic Fragments

World of Coca-Cola is recalling DASANI Purified Water because some bottles may contain linear pieces of plastic from the production process.

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 II, and the hazard involves potential foreign material (plastic) in a beverage, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

World of Coca-Cola is voluntarily recalling DASANI Purified Water, 24/20 fl. oz. (1.25 pt) 591 mL packs. The recall involves 328,337 cases, with 24 bottles per case. The product was distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The recall is being issued because there is the potential that some of the bottles may contain linear pieces of plastic from the bottle production. The affected products have specific date codes ranging from March 21, 2016, to April 25, 2016, and carry the UPC code 0 499770 4.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their date codes against the list provided in the recall notice. If the product matches the affected codes, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
DASANI Purified Water, 24/20 fl. oz. (1.25 pt) 591 mL, pack, Desani, The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313.
Manufacturer
World of Coca-Cola
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 (20)

  • UPC Code: 0 499770 4
  • Date Codes: MAR 2116 KMA
  • MAR 2116 KMB
  • MAR 2116 KMC
  • MAR 2116 KMD
  • MAR 2816 KM A
  • MAR 2816 KM B
  • MAR 2816 KM C
  • MAR 2816 KM D
  • MAR 2816 KM E
  • MAR 2816 KM F
  • APR 1116 KM A
  • APR 1116 KM B
  • APR 1116 KM D
  • APR 1116 KM E
  • APR 1816 KM A
  • APR 1816 KM B
  • APR 1816 KM C
  • APR 1816 KM D
  • APR 1816 KM E and APR 2516 KM B.

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

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