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FDA Food recall · Reported February 17, 2016

FATwater bottle, 16.9 fl. oz., Tangerine flavor, UPC 6 41871 93693 9

FATwater bottles, Tangerine flavor, are recalled due to microbial growth detection. No E.coli or other pathogens were detected.

Recall #
F-0577-2016
Affected scope
5,748 bottles
Initiated
December 10, 2015
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Bulletproof Digital Inc recalled FATwater bottle, 16.9 fl. oz., Tangerine flavor, UPC 6 41871 93693 9 - a low-severity action.

FATwater bottle, 16.9 fl. oz., Tangerine flavor, UPC 6 41871 93693 9 was recalled by Bulletproof Digital Inc in February 17, 2016. Reason: FATwater bottles, Tangerine flavor, are recalled due to microbial growth detection. No E.coli or other patho…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0577-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Bulletproof Digital Inc issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-FATwater bottles, Tangerine flavor, are recalled due to microbial growth detection. No E.coli or other patho….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
February 17, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0577-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

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Product description

FATwater bottle, 16.9 fl. oz., Tangerine flavor, UPC 6 41871 93693 9

Reason for recall

FATwater bottles, Tangerine flavor, are recalled due to microbial growth detection. No E.coli or other pathogens were detected.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0577-2016
Date reported February 17, 2016
Date initiated December 10, 2015
Recalling firm Bulletproof Digital Inc
Firm location Bellevue, WA
Affected scope 5,748 bottles
Distribution distributed in CA, OR, and TX. Products sold from bulletproof.com to internet customers nationwide and Canada.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
FATwater bottle, 16.9 fl. oz., Tangerine flavor, UPC 6 41871 93693 9. Recalled by Bulletproof Digital Inc. Units affected: 5,748 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
FATwater bottles, Tangerine flavor, are recalled due to microbial growth detection. No E.coli or other pathogens were detected.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 17, 2016. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-0577-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: distributed in CA, OR, and TX. Products sold from bulletproof.com to internet customers nationwide and Canada..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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