A Hydration Drink Was Recalled in 11 States for Safety Error
This on-the-go source of electrolytes and flavor left out a label detail that may have posed harm to certain consumers. The post A Hydration Drink Was Recalled in 11 States for Safety Error appeared first on The Healthy.
If you’re confused about whether coconut water is good for you, that can depend on an important detail: the sugar content. The mildly tropical and salty flavor—the latter, thanks to the natural hydrating minerals—can be a flavorful way to quench your thirst. That said, especially if you have to monitor sugar intake for health reasons, it’s good measure to study the label, keeping in mind the visual that every four grams of sugar is equivalent to one teaspoon.
Earlier this year, C2O, a popular coconut water brand, was recalled for an error in mislabeling for sugar content. As an August 5 FDA report explains, 12,000 cases, each reportedly carrying 15-count, 17.5-ounce cans of “C20 Coconut Water with pulp” were pulled for the following reason:
“The outer cardboard box for the canned coconut water has the incorrect Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List, which does not include added sugar (5g per 17.5oz can), while the primary packaging (the can) has the correct Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List.”
This type of product is often sold in individual units, such as at convenient stores, and it seems the can label’s sugar contents were satisfactory to the FDA. They assigned this event with a Class III risk level, indicating that consumption was “not likely to cause adverse health consequences.” The beverage’s pulp also contains fiber, which can possibly slow down the body’s sugar absorption.
The Universal Product Code, or UPC, was 8-50274-00792-8. Expiration dates on the recalled coconut water range from April 3, 2027 and June 5, 2027.
Wednesday’s report states the product was distributed to the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington.
C2O’s site says their product is sourced from Thailand’s Nam Hom green coconuts, which they call “nature’s sweetest variety.” The brand is distributed in the U.S. by El Paso, TX-based Tipp Distributors, which the FDA says does business by the name of Novamex.
Today, the agency says the recall is completed, likely meaning product has been pulled from market while some documentation or other details are still being addressed.
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