Trader Joe's recalls 61K bottles of sparking water in 12 states: See list
Trader Joe's recalls 61K bottles of sparking water in 12 states: See list
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Trader Joe's is recalling lots of some of the water it sells across the country due to safety concerns, the grocery chain announced this week.
The environmentally-friendly store, which specializes in gourmet foods, initiated a voluntary recall Tuesday after it learned from its supplier that several lots of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water may potentially crack or break.
"The issue was identified by research related to bottle breakage during production and potentially affects 1% of bottles," the company wrote in an online news release.
The recall affects tens of thousands of bottled water at stores in 12 states, Trader Joe's said.
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What Trader Joe's water is being recalled?
The recall impacts about 61,500 bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water sold from December 2024 to January 2025 at Trader Joe's stores in 12 states, according to the CPSC.
They are being recalled because the bottles "can crack, causing a laceration hazard."
So far no injuries have been reported.
The affected lot codes, according to Trader Joe's, are:
2024/28/11 24 2027/19/12
2024/271/11 24 2027/18/12
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States were recalled Trader Joe's water was sold
The items were sold at Trader Joe's stores in the following states from Dec. 27, 2024 through Jan. 28.
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennesseee
Texas
What to do if you have recalled bottles of water
Customers should "immediately stop" using the recalled bottles, the CPSC said. Bottles from the affected lots can be returned to the stores where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase, but will need to return the recalled bottle to receive a refund, the CPSC said.
Customers with additional questions may contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at 626-599-3817 or email them clicking on this link.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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