Shaw's Natural Spring Water Included in Niagara Bottling's Voluntary Recall Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination

BRIDGEWATER, Mass., June 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaw's announced today that Niagara Bottling is issuing a voluntary recall of certain bottled water products, including Natural Spring Water sold under the Shaw's brand name, due to concerns that one of Niagara's spring sources is contaminated with E. coli.

E. coli bacteria were found in the water supply on June 10, 2015. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall affects multiple retailers in the region and was issued out of an abundance of caution. 

People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk if contaminated water is consumed. People with specific health concerns should consult their physician if they have questions.

Presence of E. coli bacteria indicate that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms.

The following bottled water products sold at Shaw's in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont have been recalled. The recalled products have Best By dates of 08DEC2016 through 16DEC2016 (December 8, 2016 through December 16, 2016).

Consumers who purchased these products should discard them or return them for a full refund.  These products have been removed from sale. This recall does not include water sold at Star Markets.

For more information, please call Niagara Bottling, LLC Consumer Service, (877) 487-7873.

About Shaw's
Shaw's and Star Market is working to become the favorite local supermarket in every state it operates. Shaw's is one of the oldest continuously operated supermarkets in the United States with its roots dating to 1860. Throughout five New England states, there are 155 store locations employing approximately 19,000 employees. For more information about Shaw's, please visit www.shaws.com or connect with us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Shaws.

Media Contact: Teresa Edington
[email protected], 508-386-8691

SOURCE Shaw's

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