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Lime Flavored Electrolyte bottled Water, sold under brand Refreshe. Each bottle is 1 Liter (33.8 Fl. oz.). This brand has the UPC 0 21130-24208 5.

Reported: July 1, 2015 Initiated: June 10, 2015 #F-2772-2015 1360 cases (12 bottles per case) units

The Sweetwater Co., Inc. issued this FDA Food recall on July 1, 2015. Classified as Low severity (Class III). Approximately 1360 cases (12 bottles per case) units are affected. The recall was issued because: Lime Flavored Electrolyte bottled Water is recalled due to high total coliform testing results.. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-2772-2015) was formally reported on July 1, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 10, 2015. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. The Sweetwater Co., Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Culver, OR. Federal records indicate 1360 cases (12 bottles per case) units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Lime Flavored Electrolyte bottled Water is recalled due to high total coliform testing results. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 11 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Low

Units Affected

1360 cases (12 bottles per case)

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product Description

Lime Flavored Electrolyte bottled Water, sold under brand Refreshe. Each bottle is 1 Liter (33.8 Fl. oz.). This brand has the UPC 0 21130-24208 5.

Reason for Recall

Lime Flavored Electrolyte bottled Water is recalled due to high total coliform testing results.

Details

Recalling Firm
The Sweetwater Co., Inc.
Units Affected
1360 cases (12 bottles per case)
Distribution
Distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington
Location
Culver, OR

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-2772-2015
Date reported July 1, 2015
Date initiated June 10, 2015
Recalling firm The Sweetwater Co., Inc.
Units affected 1360 cases (12 bottles per case)
Distribution Distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington

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

Scale of Impact

1360 cases (12 bottles per case) units affected — multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Lime Flavored Electrolyte bottled Water, sold under brand Refreshe. Each bottle is 1 Liter (33.8 Fl. oz.). This brand has the UPC 0 21130-24208 5.. Recalled by The Sweetwater Co., Inc.. Units affected: 1360 cases (12 bottles per case).
Why was this product recalled?
Lime Flavored Electrolyte bottled Water is recalled due to high total coliform testing results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 1, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-2772-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-2772-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. Recall severity varies based on the likelihood and degree of potential harm to consumers. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).