CLASS III Food recall · Reported 23 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Climax Spring Water bottled in, and) recalled by King Bottling
King Bottling is recalling Climax Spring Water bottled in, and), distributed in Kentucky. The recall was initiated on 3 Oct 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0049-2020
- FDA event ID
- 83923
- Recalling firm
- King Bottling, Orlando, KY
- Brand
- Climax
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Oct 2019
- FDA classified
- 17 Oct 2019
- Reported
- 23 Oct 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Bottled Water
Timeline
| 3 Oct 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Oct 2019 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 23 Oct 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The bottled water contains bromate levels in excess of the 0.010 mg/L FDA standard of quality limit.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Climax Spring Water bottled in 5 gallon, 1 gallon, and 16.9 ounce plastic bottles (12 bottles per case)
Where it was distributed
All product was distributed within the state of Kentucky
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The bottled water contains bromate levels in excess of the 0.010 mg/L FDA standard of quality limit.
Which lots are affected?
batch numbers 246-19, 249-19, 252-19, 253-19, 254-19, 255-19, 256-19, 259-19, 261-19. These are printed on the bottle of the 1 gallon and 16.9 ounce bottles and on the cap of the 5 gallon bottle
Where was it sold?
All product was distributed within the state of Kentucky
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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