CLASS III Food recall · Reported 25 Jan 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Starkey Spring Water recalled by Starkey Water
Starkey Water is recalling Starkey Spring Water, distributed in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Texas. The recall was initiated on 4 Jan 2017 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-1333-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76172
- Recalling firm
- Starkey Water, Council, ID
- Brand
- Starkey
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Jan 2017
- FDA classified
- 19 Jan 2017
- Reported
- 25 Jan 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Bottled Water
Timeline
| 4 Jan 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Jan 2017 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 25 Jan 2017 | 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
12 ppb of arsenic was detected in water sample
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Starkey Spring Water, 16.9 FL oz. (500 mL) glass bottle. packed 15 bottles in cardboard box. Product UPC 8 11904 02000 7. Case UPC 8 11904 02002 1.
Where it was distributed
distributed in CO, FL, IA, PA, and TX.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
12 ppb of arsenic was detected in water sample
Which lots are affected?
Produced On 11/26/14
Where was it sold?
distributed in CO, FL, IA, PA, and TX.
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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