Mountain Pure Bottled Water Recalled

May 10, 2011

After finding biological contaminates (mold) in bottles of Mountain Pure water, the Arkansas Department of Health has recommended that anyone who has purchased or is in possession of Mountain Pure bottled water pour it down the drain or return it to the store where it was purchased.

In response, Mountain Pure has announced a recall of lots marked with a four-digit time code that says either “Best By 2-27-2013 MPWA” or “Best By 2-28-2013 MPWA”. The recalled water bottles are 16.9 fluid ounces.

The ADH says they will continue testing the water to identify the specific type of mold and its origin. Until then, consumers are advised not to drink the recalled bottled water. William L. Mason, MD, MPH, branch chief for the Preparedness and Emergency Response branch at ADH, maintains that it is unlikely that a healthy person would become ill from drinking this water, but warns that young infants and children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems might be at higher risk.

The tainted Mountain Pure water was found in a shipment of bottled water ordered by the city of Clinton for use during disaster relief efforts. Residents of flood-affected communities should boil water for one minute before drinking, or drink other types of purified bottled water.

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