Urgent Safety Recall: Trader Joe's Gerolsteiner Water May Shatter, Customers Warned

Urgent Safety Recall: Trader Joe's Gerolsteiner Water May Shatter, Customers Warned

By Marcus Bennett

March 16, 2025 at 04:11 PM

Trader Joe's has issued a critical nationwide recall on specific batches of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water due to potential bottle shattering risks. Affected bottles could break unexpectedly, creating a serious laceration hazard.

Trader Joe's store during water recall

Trader Joe's store during water recall

Affected Products:

  • Product: Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
  • Lot Codes: 11/28/2024 L and 11/27/2024 L
  • Price: $3 per bottle
  • Origin: Imported from Germany
  • Issue: Approximately 1% of bottles may have structural weaknesses

Immediate Actions Required:

  1. Stop using these products immediately
  2. Carefully dispose of affected bottles
  3. Return empty or full bottles to any Trader Joe's location
  4. Receive full refund (no receipt needed)

Safety Status:

  • 61,500 units affected
  • No injuries reported to date
  • CPSC actively monitoring situation
  • Recall is preventative measure

Recent Context: This marks Trader Joe's second recall in two months, following February 2025's frozen Organic Acai Bowls recall due to potential plastic contamination.

Customer Support: For additional information, contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations: Phone: (626) 599-3817

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