FDA issues updated Class III recall on Fiji bottled water

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fiji Natural Artesian Water has recalled nearly 1.9 million bottles of water after testing in March revealed the naturally occurring element manganese and three strains of bacteria.

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On Tue., May 29, the Food and Drug Administration announced an update on the March bottled water recall. This lowered the classification of the water recall to a Class III.

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The FDA states that a Class III recall is “a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause health consequences.”

The water affected was Fiji Water 500ml (24-pack) cases with PRD dates of Nov. 11, 2023, Nov. 12, 2023, Nov. 13, 2023, and Nov. 25, 2023, all sold through Amazon.com.

In an X post response, formally known as Twitter, Fiji said that notices were sent by Amazon to those impacted.

“FIJI Water remains safe to buy and consume,” Fiji said in the same X post. “This is a quality issue only affecting the specific lots sold on Amazon.com.”

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), manganese is a trace element. Small amounts are needed to stay healthy. However, in excess levels, manganese can cause damage to the brain.

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