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.

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Lot, batch or date codesManufactured- 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
Quantity recalled12,948 - (3 gallons cases)

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 2013Recall initiated by company
17 Apr 2013Classified by FDA+29 days
24 Apr 2013Published 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).

Puerto Rico

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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