On some multipacks of coconut water, the information printed on the packaging has turned out to be incorrect.
This is reported by Health.com, based on information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The mistake concerns the ingredient list and nutritional information on the outer packaging. It does not state that the drink contains five grams of added sugar.
The cans themselves are labeled correctly. However, the information about the sugar content is missing from the multipacks.
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According to information from the FDA, this could be a problem for people who monitor their sugar intake, for example individuals with diabetes.
Authorities’ assessment
The FDA has classified the case as a Class III recall. This type of case is normally used when a product is not expected to cause serious health problems.
According to Health.com, the recall was initiated on February 25. It was carried out by Tipp Distributors, which operates the company Novamex.
The FDA reviewed the case and gave it its official classification on March 6.
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Many products affected
Only after the authorities’ review did it become clear how many items were involved. Around 180,000 cans of coconut water have been withdrawn from stores.
The recall concerns coconut water with pulp in cans called C2O Coconut Water with Pulp, 17.5 ounces, sold in packs of 15 cans. In total, around 12,000 packs are affected.
The products have been sold in 11 U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.
The FDA has not issued specific instructions but assesses that consumers can either discard the product or return it to the store.
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Sources: Health.com, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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