FDA has issued an update on the Fiji recall, now classified as Class 3.

The Food and Drug Administration recently made an announcement regarding an update to a previous recall of Fiji artesian spring water. The initial recall, which took place in March, involved more than 70,000 cases of water due to concerns over a potential manganese contamination that could lead to serious health issues or even death. However, the FDA has now adjusted its level of concern to a Class III, indicating that there is no significant risk of adverse health consequences.
As reported by Food and Wine, the original recall only affected water that was sold on Amazon between February 1, 2024, and March 3, 2024. Interestingly, the company chose to voluntarily recall the water without any prompting from the FDA. Upon further testing, it was confirmed that the water did indeed contain manganese, as well as three types of bacteria. Although the initial recall only impacted around 70,000 cases, the FDA has since expanded it to include a total of 1.9 million bottles of water.
In response to concerns from consumers, the company took to Twitter to assure them that the majority of their water bottles are still safe to drink. They specifically addressed a Twitter user, writing, "@plaujr88 we learned of a quality issue affecting select FIJI Water 500mL cases with PRD dates of Nov. 11, 2023, Nov. 12, 2023, Nov. 13, 2023, Nov. 24, 2023, and Nov. 25, 2023 sold through https://t.co/pjkiNSOBN7. Please call 1.866.406.4149 for more information." In another tweet, the company clarified that the recall only pertains to specific lots sold on Amazon and that their water remains safe to purchase and consume.
However, Fiji faced some confusion when Amazon sent out a notice regarding the recall. In an attempt to clarify, they wrote, "The notice sent by Amazon does not accurately reflect the issue. We were notified of a quality issue with complaints of discoloration in select products with PRD dates of Nov. 11, 12, 13, 2023, and Nov. 24, 25, 2023." They continued to reassure consumers that there is no health or safety risk associated with the recalled lots of water.
Manganese, the substance in question, is a naturally occurring substance found in rocks and soil, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. While tap and bottled water typically contain very small amounts of manganese, the FDA's maximum allowed level is 0.05 mg/L. Melissa England, a spokeswoman for The Wonderful Company, which represents Fiji, stated that the majority of the contaminated bottles have already been collected and that there is no higher priority for the company than the safety and quality of their water.
For those who may have questions or concerns about the recall, they are encouraged to call 1-866-406-4149. The details of the recalled water are as follows: Case UPC Code – 6 32565 00004 3, Bottle UPC Code – 6 32565 00001 2, and Production dates – Nov. 11, 2023; Nov. 12, 2023; Nov. 13, 2023; Nov. 24, 2023 and Nov. 25, 2023. It is important to note that the company has already reclaimed 99% of the affected bottles, with the remaining bottles currently in warehouses to be returned. Fiji Water also conducts regular testing to ensure the safety and quality of their products for consumers to continue enjoying the smooth and refreshing taste of Fiji Water.

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