CLASS III Food recall · Reported 24 Apr 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Gerber¿ Pure Water (1 Plastic Gallon) recalled by Nestle Puerto Rico
Nestle Puerto Rico is recalling Gerber¿ Pure Water (1 Plastic Gallon), distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 19 Mar 2013 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-1324-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64735
- Recalling firm
- Nestle Puerto Rico, Catano, PR
- Brand
- Gerber
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Mar 2013
- FDA classified
- 17 Apr 2013
- Reported
- 24 Apr 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Apr 2013 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 24 Apr 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
An audit to the purified water supplier revealed deficiencies related to the Ozone purification system and particulates, the analytical results show that mold was found on one of the batches
Product as listed by the FDA
GERBER¿ Pure Water (1 Plastic Gallon)
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed in Puerto Rico only (wholesalers and distributors).
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
An audit to the purified water supplier revealed deficiencies related to the Ozone purification system and particulates, the analytical results show that mold was found on one of the batches
Which lots are affected?
Manufactured- 2/20/13 - 3/22/13- 3.79L (1 Gallon) 1304948683, 1305048682, 1305048683, 1305148682, 1305348683, 1305648682, 1305648683, 1305748682, 1306048682, 1306348681, 1306548682, 1306648681, 1306748682, 1307048682, 1307348681
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed in Puerto Rico only (wholesalers and distributors).
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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