Topo Chico mineral water recalled in Arizona, Nevada over contamination concerns

Certain batches of Topo Chico mineral water were recalled this week due to the possibility of contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium commonly found in water and mineral water, according to a Coca-Cola company statement.

The company issued the voluntary recall on June 2, impacting 40 stores across five states, including Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.

The impacted batches are 18-packs of 16.9-ounce glass Topo Chico mineral water with the lot numbers 11A2543, 12A2543 and 13A2541, which were purchased between May 20 and May 29. 

Lot numbers can be found on the neck of the bottle and on the case.

In a statement, a Coca-Cola spokesperson said that, “All impacted product has been removed from store shelves at the approximately 40 retail locations across Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, and no illnesses have been reported.”

In a separate Coca-Cola statement addressed to Costco Warehouse customers in Louisiana and Texas, the company advised customers to return the package to their local Costco for a full refund.

The company stated traces of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water could cause minor health risks to people with weakened immune systems.

For more information on the effects of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, visit the CDC’s website.