Trader Joe's Recalls 61,500 Bottles of Sparkling Water

Trader Joe’s has issued a recall for approximately 61,500 bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water due to a potential laceration hazard. The glass bottles may crack or break, posing safety risks to consumers.

The recall, announced on March 13, 2025, affects 750ml bottles sold at Trader Joe’s stores in 12 states between December 2024 and January 2025. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has classified this as a “Fast Track Recall.”

Affected Products

The recalled bottles can be identified by their lot numbers located on the lower part of the label. Bottles with lot numbers 11/28/2024 L or 11/27/2024 L are affected. The water was sold in large 750ml glass bottles featuring a white, blue, and red label with the name “Gerolsteiner.”

According to Gerolsteiner, the issue was identified through research related to bottle breakage during production and potentially affects 1% of bottles in the affected lot codes.

Where They Were Sold

The recalled bottles were available at Trader Joe’s stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. They were sold for approximately $3 per bottle between December 27, 2024, and January 28, 2025.

What Consumers Should Do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles and return them to any Trader Joe’s store for a full refund. The CPSC advises that proof of purchase is not required, but customers must return the actual bottle to receive a refund in the form of cash or store credit.

No injuries have been reported yet in connection with the recalled bottles.

Contact Information

For additional information, consumers can contact:

Gerolsteiner customer service at 800-777-0633 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET)
Email: customerservice@consup.us
Online: https://www.gerolsteiner.de/en/recall or www.gerolsteiner.de/en/ and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page
Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at 626-599-3817

This recall serves as a reminder of the importance of prompt responses to potential safety hazards in consumer products, even when no injuries have been reported.

FAQ

What exactly is being recalled?

Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water in 750ml glass bottles with lot numbers 11/28/2024 L or 11/27/2024 L. These bottles were sold at Trader Joe’s stores in 12 states between December 27, 2024, and January 28, 2025.

Why are the bottles being recalled?

The bottles are being recalled because they may crack or break, creating a laceration hazard. The issue was identified through research related to bottle breakage during production and potentially affects 1% of bottles in the affected lot codes.

Which states are affected by this recall?

The recalled bottles were sold at Trader Joe’s stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

How do I know if my bottle is included in the recall?

Check the lot number on the lower part of the label on your Gerolsteiner bottle. If it has lot number 11/28/2024 L or 11/27/2024 L, it’s part of the recall.

How do I get a refund for recalled bottles?

Return the recalled bottle to any Trader Joe’s store for a full refund. You don’t need proof of purchase, but you must return the actual bottle to receive a refund in cash or store credit.

Have there been any injuries reported from these bottles?

No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled bottles as of March 13, 2025.