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SINGAPORE: A batch of bottled water imported by Cold Storage of Malaysia was recalled after bacteria were detected during routine sampling of the product, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Thursday (Dec. 3).
The affected batch of Meadows Pure Drinking Water comes in 1.5-liter bottles, with an expiration date of November 9, 2022.
A common environmental bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found in water samples, SFA said, adding that the bacteria can be found in feces, soil, water and sewage.
“It can multiply in aquatic environments and on the surface of suitable organic materials in contact with water,” the agency said.
“Consuming products contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause a variety of infections, but it rarely causes serious illness in healthy people.”
The recall has been completed and those who purchased the affected product are advised not to consume it, the SFA said.
Those who have consumed the affected product and have health concerns should seek medical advice. Consumers can contact their point of purchase for inquiries or a refund.
