CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Essentia Hydration Perfected Purified Water and Electrolytes, 9.5 pH recalled
Nature's Way Purewater Systems is recalling Essentia Hydration Perfected Purified Water and Electrolytes, 9.5 pH, distributed in 17 states. The recall was initiated on 31 Oct 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0615-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69716
- Recalling firm
- Nature's Way Purewater Systems, Pittston, PA
- Brand
- Essentia Hydration
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 31 Oct 2014
- FDA classified
- 11 Dec 2014
- Reported
- 17 Dec 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Bottled Water
Timeline
| 31 Oct 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Dec 2014 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 17 Dec 2014 | 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
Product may contain mold.
Product as listed by the FDA
ESSENTIA Hydration Perfected Purified Water and Electrolytes, 9.5 pH, Manufactured for Essentia Water Inc., 22833 Bothell Evrt Hwy, Bothell WA 98021 Packaging: For 33.8 fl oz (1.0 liter) plastic bottles: Wholesale: flats with 2- 6 packs per flat; 12 - bottle box. Retail sale: 6-packs of 1 liter bottles and as individual bottles. For the 50.7 fl oz. (1.5 liter) plastic bottles: Wholesale: packed in 12 bottles per case. Retail sale: Individual bottles. For the 20 fl oz plastic bottles: Wholesale: 24 bottle case; 24 bottle tray; 4 - 6 pack trays. Retail sale: Individual bottles and 6-packs (retail).
Where it was distributed
CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NY, PA, VA, and WI
ConnecticutDelawareGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew YorkPennsylvaniaVirginiaWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product may contain mold.
Which lots are affected?
JUL 22 2014 time NW1 Best by Jul 21 2016; Jul 23 2014 time NW1 Best by Jul 22 2016; Jul 24 2014 time NW1 Best by Jul 23 2016; and Jul 25 2014 time NW1 Best by Jul 24 2016
Where was it sold?
CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NY, PA, VA, and WI
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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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