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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Trader Joe's bottled water recalled for ‘laceration concerns,' potential breakage
Trader Joe's is recalling about 61,500 bottles of bottled water due to potential 'laceration hazards," according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Two lots of Gerolsteiner 750ml Sparkling Water bottles sold in 12 states, including Florida, were found "in rare cases" to crack or leak at the bottom, the Germany-based Gerolsteiner Brunnen GmbH & Co. KG said in a release. The bottles were sold for about $3 a bottle from December 2024 through January 2025. "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. No injuries have been reported. Here's what to know. Gerolsteiner 750ml Sparkling Water, sold individually or in 15-bottle cases, with a white, blue and red label. The affected bottles have one of these two lot numbers: 11/28/2024 L 11/27/2024 L Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Kansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma South Carolina Tennesseee Texas Gerolsteiner discovered during the regular quality control process that cracks may form in the bottom of these particular bottles due to quality deviations from one of their suppliers, the company said. Customers should stop using bottles with those lot numbers. You can dispose of them or bring them back to the retailer 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 in the form of cash or credit, the CPSC said. If you have any questions, you can contact Gerolsteiner at 800-777-0633 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday, email them at customerservice@ or go to There are currently Trader Joe's locations in 24 cities in the Sunshine State. You can find the list at This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Trader Joe's recalls 62,500 bottles of water for safety risks
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trader Joe's recalls 61,000 sparkling water bottles due to 'laceration hazard'
Trader Joe's has recalled more than 61,000 units of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Water sold across 12 states due to a potential safety risk. The glass bottles may crack, posing a laceration hazard, according to an announcement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Mar. 13. The recall affects 750ml Gerolsteiner Sparkling Water bottles sold individually or in cases of 15. These bottles feature a white, blue and red label with the name "Gerolsteiner" on the front. Trader Joe's recalls cashew nuts due to potential salmonella contamination The affected products come from two specific lots, with lot numbers 11/28/2024 L and 11/27/2024 L, which can be found on the lower part of the label. The company stated that no injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled bottles, which they say were flagged during an investigation into bottle breakage during production. The recall affects 61,500 units sold at Trader Joe's locations across 12 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The bottles were available between December 2024 and January 2025 for approximately $3 each, according to the CPSC. Maarten Moog, president and CEO of conSup, the U.S. sales office and importer for Gerolsteiner, told ABC News on Sunday that this is the first recall in the 35 years the company has been importing the product from Germany. Moog says the issue stemmed from a single batch of glass bottles from one supplier, with less than 1% of the bottles found to be defective and the recall affects only two days' worth of production that was shipped to the U.S. "It is a very small number, and then of that small number, it is a very limited percentage of products that could even possibly have a problem," he continued. "There's no harm, and that's why it's not an FDA recall, it's a consumer protection agency recall." He added, "There's no harm in consuming the product. It is just that there is a potential that a bottle could break right and quite frankly, this was delivered in January of 2025. We are now at the end of March, and the chances that there are any products remaining out in the marketplace are extremely limited." In the announcement on Thursday, the company also advises consumers to stop using the recalled Gerolsteiner sparkling water bottles and return them to the store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required, but the recalled bottle must be returned to receive a refund in cash or credit. Meanwhile, in a statement to ABC News on Monday, Trader Joe's said it prioritizes the health and safety of both its customers and employees above all else. To uphold high food safety standards, the company said it rigorously ensures that all products meet strict quality expectations and takes no risks when it comes to product safety. "We have a close relationship with our vendors," the statement read. "We [are] on the side of caution and are proactive in addressing issues. We voluntarily take action quickly, aggressively investigating potential problems and removing the product from sale if there is any doubt about its safety or quality." "With more than five decades of experience working directly with the producers of our products, we stand by our proactive practices and continually improve our food safety processes," the statement added. "We take these matters seriously—personally, even, as our families eat and drink TJ's products, too." Trader Joe's recalls 61,000 sparkling water bottles due to 'laceration hazard' originally appeared on
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trader Joe's recalls 61,000 sparkling water bottles due to 'laceration hazard'
Trader Joe's has recalled more than 61,000 units of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Water sold across 12 states due to a potential safety risk. The glass bottles may crack, posing a laceration hazard, according to an announcement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Mar. 13. The recall affects 750ml Gerolsteiner Sparkling Water bottles sold individually or in cases of 15. These bottles feature a white, blue and red label with the name "Gerolsteiner" on the front. Trader Joe's recalls cashew nuts due to potential salmonella contamination The affected products come from two specific lots, with lot numbers 11/28/2024 L and 11/27/2024 L, which can be found on the lower part of the label. The company stated that no injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled bottles, which they say were flagged during an investigation into bottle breakage during production. The recall affects 61,500 units sold at Trader Joe's locations across 12 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The bottles were available between December 2024 and January 2025 for approximately $3 each, according to the CPSC. Maarten Moog, president and CEO of conSup, the U.S. sales office and importer for Gerolsteiner, told ABC News on Sunday that this is the first recall in the 35 years the company has been importing the product from Germany. Moog says the issue stemmed from a single batch of glass bottles from one supplier, with less than 1% of the bottles found to be defective and the recall affects only two days' worth of production that was shipped to the U.S. "It is a very small number, and then of that small number, it is a very limited percentage of products that could even possibly have a problem," he continued. "There's no harm, and that's why it's not an FDA recall, it's a consumer protection agency recall." He added, "There's no harm in consuming the product. It is just that there is a potential that a bottle could break right and quite frankly, this was delivered in January of 2025. We are now at the end of March, and the chances that there are any products remaining out in the marketplace are extremely limited." In the announcement on Thursday, the company also advises consumers to stop using the recalled Gerolsteiner sparkling water bottles and return them to the store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required, but the recalled bottle must be returned to receive a refund in cash or credit. ABC News has reached out to Trader Joe's for additional comment, but did not immediately hear back. Trader Joe's recalls 61,000 sparkling water bottles due to 'laceration hazard' originally appeared on


CBS News
15-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Trader Joe's customers in 12 states warned about Gerolsteiner sparkling water bottles
Trader Joe's is cautioning customers that some glass bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water sold in 12 states could be cracked or damaged. About 61,500 bottles of the product are being recalled because they pose a potential laceration hazard, according to a notice posted Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled bottles were sold from Dec. 27, 2024 to Jan. 28, 2025 in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, the retailer and federal agency separately said. Manufactured in Germany, the recalled water sold for about $3.00 a bottle, and came in a large 750-milliliter glass bottle sold individually or in cases containing 15 bottles, according to the CPSC. There have been no reports of injury or damaged bottles. Trader Joe's was informed of the potential problem by its supplier of Gerolsteiner Sparking Natural Mineral Water, the retailer said in a product safety announcement posted on its site Wednesday. Trader Joe's said the issue was identified by research related to bottle breakage during production and potentially affects 1% of bottles containing either of the following lot code numbers: 2024/28/11 24 2027/19/12 2024/271/11 24 2027/18/12 The CPSC's recall notice, however, listed the lot numbers slightly differently, giving the following two lot numbers: 11/28/2024 L 11/27/2024 L "If you have bottles with either lot code, please do not use them. We urge you to dispose of them carefully and go to any Trader Joe's for a full refund," Trader Joe's stated. The CPSC notice, however, stated that while no proof of purchase would be needed, customers would have to return the bottles from the affected lots to the store where they were purchased to get a refund in the form of cash or credit. Gerolsteiner can be reached at 800-777-0633 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@ online at or buy going to and clicking on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page, the CPSC said. form.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Trader Joe's Recalls Over 60,000 Bottles of Sparkling Water Due to Laceration Risks
On March 12, Trader Joe's announced a recall of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water due to protection laceration risks. The recalled 750-milliliter glass bottles have a lot number of 11/28/2024 L or 11/27/2024 L. The recalled sparkling water was sold at Trader Joe's locations in 12 water is a delicious beverage to quench your thirst throughout the day. However, if you've recently purchased some from Trader Joe's, you may want to check the label as the retailer has recalled 61,500 bottles of sparkling water because they can crack, causing a laceration hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). On March 12, Trader Joe's announced that it recalled Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, sold in 750-milliliter glass bottles. The product has a white, blue, and red label on the front of the bottle with the name "Gerolsteiner." Consumers can find the lot number on the lower part of the label, which is 11/28/2024 L or 11/27/2024 L. Related: Crackers Sold at Target, Walmart, and More Recalled Due to Metal Contamination—Here's What to Know The impacted products were sold at Trader Joe's locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas from December 2024 through January 2025. So far, there have been no reported injuries connected to this recall. However, if you have the recalled product in your fridge, CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop drinking from the bottles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. When doing so, customers will not be asked for proof of purchase but will need to return the recalled bottle to receive a refund. Consumers experiencing illness or injury after drinking from the recalled sparkling water bottles should contact their healthcare provider immediately. If you have questions about this recall, contact Trader Joe's customer relations by calling 626-599-3817 or filling out its product feedback form. Read the original article on Martha Stewart