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SOMA BEVERAGE RECALLS METROMINT FLAVOR WATER
Soma Beverage has recalled Metromint flavor water in 16.9 fluid ounce bottles which were distributed nationwide in grocery stores and on the internet because they may be contaminated with B. cereus according to West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass.
The recalled products can be identified by the “Best Before” date found on the shoulder of the bottle. All Metromint recalled products (Peppermint, Spearmint, Orangemint and Lemonmint) with “Best Before” dates before 2008/12/21, produced at the California facility, are affected by this recall. Products produced in the California facility have the lettering “KSA” in a rectangle located on the lower right-hand corner of the back panel on the label.
There have been no reported illnesses in California.
The symptoms of B. cereus diarrheal type food poisoning usually include onset of watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and pain 6-15 hours after consumption of contaminated food. Nausea may accompany diarrhea, but vomiting rarely occurs. Symptoms persist for 24 hours in most instances. The vomiting type of food poisoning associated with B. cereus is characterized by nausea and vomiting within 30 minutes to 6 hours after consumption of contaminated foods. Duration of symptoms is generally less than 24 hours. Infants, children and pregnant women are susceptible to dehydration resulting from diarrhea.
Consumers in possession of the recalled product should discard it or return it to the point of purchase. Individuals who think they may have become ill from drinking these products should contact their health care provider for evaluation.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 415-979-0781 Ext. 101.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture protects plant, animal and human health through a variety of scientific, regulatory and consumer protection programs, as mandated by state law. The Commissioner of Agriculture is one of six statewide elected officials in West Virginia. Currently, Commissioner Gus R. Douglass is the longest-serving agriculture commissioner in the nation. For more information, visit www.wvagriculture.org.
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