A USA TODAY reporter gave up Coca-Cola’s cold turkey. It turned out like this.
USA TODAY reporter Julia Gomez used to consume about two to three sodas a day, but after quitting Coca-Cola, she noticed a big change.
It may be difficult to find Topo Chico Mineral Water in stores this year.
Coca-Cola, the owner and manufacturer of Topo Chico, said in a statement obtained by USA TODAY on February 24 that the sparkling mineral water is “temporarily unavailable” in the United States. Coca-Cola said it is currently upgrading its Topo Chico facility and production at its mineral water source in Mexico.
Traditional Topo Chico mineral water will not be available for some time, but other Topo Chico products will remain in stores, the statement said.
The facility renovations come less than a year after Coca-Cola recalled Topo Chico mineral water bottles shipped to five states due to possible bacterial contamination. The product, which was recalled in June 2025, has been removed from shelves at 40 retail stores across Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, USA TODAY previously reported.
Are you a fan of sparkling water? Here’s what you need to know about Topo Chico availability in the US
When will Topo Chico start disappearing from store shelves?
As of February 24th, consumers may have already noticed that Topo Chico Mineral Water is becoming harder to find.
Why is Topo Chico not available in the US?
Topo Chico mineral water is “temporarily unavailable” in the United States as Coca-Cola upgrades equipment and production at its Mexican water source, the beverage company said in a statement.
When will Topo Chico be available again in the US?
Coca-Cola hopes to bring Topo Chico back to U.S. stores “later this year,” according to a statement.
Where does Topo Chico’s water come from?
According to Coca-Cola, the mineral water that makes up Topo Chico comes from Topo Chico Spring, located at the foot of Cerro del Topo Chico Mountain in Monterrey, Mexico. Mineral water has been sourced from this special spring since 1895.
Greta Cross is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. Story ideas? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
