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.

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Lot, batch or date codesJUL 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
Quantity recalled1.5 L - 10,890 cs, 12 bottles per case; 1L - 14,270 cs, 12 bottles per case; 20 oz. - 5724 cs, 24 bottle per case

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
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 2014Recall initiated by company
11 Dec 2014Classified by FDA+41 days
17 Dec 2014Published 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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