Urgent warning in 29 states after canned beverage is recalled over potentially deadly bacteria contamination
Urgent warning in 29 states after canned beverage is recalled over potentially deadly bacteria contamination
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An urgent warning has been issued in 29 states after a brand of coconut water was recalled due to potential bacterial contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated the recall for Jarritos Coconut Water 12-can cartons produced by Tipp Distributors, totaling more than two million cans and nearly 170,000 cases.
![[The affected product is the 17.5-fluid-ounce size, and all lot numbers have been recalled]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/16/93459839-14224609-The_affected_product_is_the_17_5_fluid_ounce_size_and_all_lot_nu-m-4_1735056994701.jpg)
The affected product is the 17.5-fluid-ounce size, and all lot numbers have been recalled. The issue stems from a potentially compromised seal on the cans, allowing bacteria to enter, possibly leading to botulism poisoning. The recalled product was distributed in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
![[The issue stems from a potentially compromised seal on the cans, allowing bacteria to enter, which could lead to botulism poisoning]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/16/93459895-14224609-image-a-1_1735056319411.jpg)
Botulism can 'paralyze the muscles needed for breathing, resulting in sudden death.'. Earlier this month, the FDA classified the recall as a Class II, indicating that 'a product has a low chance of causing serious injury or death, but there is still a possibility of adverse health consequences.'.
The agency is urging consumers to dispose of Jarritos Coconut Water and seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms of botulism. The US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) initiated the recall for Jarritos Coconut Water 12-can cartons, produced by Tipp Distributors, totaling more than two million cans and nearly 170,000 cases.
