Trader Joe’s recalls 61.5K products over – Business News
Trader Joe’s is recalling sure bottles of imported mineral water over the likelihood that the glass containers could shatter.
The recall impacts bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, an imported German mineral water.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the bottles have been offered at round $3 a pop.
In a Mar. 12 announcement, the grocery chain mentioned that sure lot codes of the product “may have the potential for cracked/damaged bottles.”
The affected products have lot codes of lot quantity 11/28/2024 L or 11/27/2024 L.
“The issue was identified by research related to bottle breakage during production and potentially affects 1% of bottles in the lot codes above,” the chain defined.
“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 has recalled bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. Christopher Sadowski
Trader Joe’s mentioned that no accidents involving the bottles have been reported but.
The recall impacts 61,500 items in complete, per the CPSC.
The CPSC inspired customers to “immediately stop using the recalled Gerolsteiner sparkling water bottles, and return the bottles from the affected lots to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.”
The imported German mineral water model has been recalled due to the chance that the glass containers could shatter. Trader Joe’s
“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 announcement mentioned.
The newest Trader Joe’s recall comes a month after the chain recalled its frozen Organic Acai Bowls on Feb. 14.
At the time, the chain mentioned that the “product may contain foreign material (plastic),” and urged prospects to dispose of them or return the products to shops.
Customers with questions concerning the mineral water recall are urged to contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817.
FOX Business reached out to Trader Joe’s for added remark.
