Stores affected by the recall include select Costco locations in Texas and Louisiana.
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Coca-Cola said bottles of Topocomineal Water shipped to five states were recalled because of the potential for bacterial contamination that could be fatal for people with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product has been removed from 40 retail stores in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, a Coca-Cola spokesperson told USA Today.
Among these affected stores are handpicked Costco locations in Texas and Louisiana. The retailer said on June 2. Costco said the recalled item – 18 packs of glass 16.9 ounces of topomineral water – was purchased from the affected nest between May 20th and May 29th.
Costco added that mineral water was spontaneously recalled by Coca-Cola due to the possibility of contamination by Pseudomonas, a bacteria naturally found in water sources containing mineral water.
No illnesses have been reported, according to Coca-Cola.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection can be serious and potentially fatal if the immune system becomes weaker.
Which products have been recalled at Costco?
According to the retail chain, anyone who purchased Topoko Mineral Water at Costco using lot code #13A2541 can return items to their local Costco to their local Costco. According to Costco, the lot cord is located on the neck of the case and bottle.
Those asking questions can call Coca-Cola at 1-800-Get-Coke (1-800-438-2653).
What are the symptoms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the common symptoms of P. aeruginosa infection include:
- cold
- Very tired (fatigue)
- heat
- Joint pain
- Hypotension (hypotension)
- Muscle pain
- ear
- Liquid coming out of the ear (discharge)
- itch
- swelling
- Hearing loss
- headache
- diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Eye inflammation
- Eye pain
- Eye pus
- Red eyes
- Swelling of the eyes
- Sudden loss of vision
- cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Reflections of discoloration (red, brown, or purple)
- Foulsumemel, clear or pink liquid that is drained from the wound (drainage wound)
- itch
- White or yellow pus-filled bumps (abscesses)
- You have to pee suddenly or out of control (promotes incontinence)
- Leaking pee when you don’t mean (urinary incontinence)
- Pain around the pelvic area
- Pain when urinating (fecal defecation)
- Peeing more than usual (permanently urinating)
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