Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Novamex C2O Coconut Water with Pulp 15 Pack recall: The outer cardboard box for the canned coconut water has the incorrect

Recall published 7 months ago

The outer cardboard box for the canned coconut water has the incorrect Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List, which does not include added sugar (5g per 17.5oz can), while the primary packaging (the can) has the correct Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List.

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: The outer cardboard box for the canned coconut water has the incorrect Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List, which does not include added sugar (5g per 17.5oz can), while the primary packaging (the can) has the correct Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0545-2026
Published
March 18, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Novamex
Product type
Beverages
Units affected
12,000 Cases
Distribution
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Texas, Washington
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Expiry 4/3/2027 to 6/5/2027
UPC codes
850274007928

Products covered by this recall

C2O Coconut Water with Pulp (17.5 oz) 15 Pack UPC: 8-50274-00792-8

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 850274007928

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 2027
  • 2027 — 12
  • 000 Cases

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 17.5 oz
  • 15 Pack

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Novamex — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Tipp Distributors, Inc. dba Novamex — 500 W Overland Ave Ste 300, El Paso, TX, 79901-1086

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Novamex beverages recalled?

The outer cardboard box for the canned coconut water has the incorrect Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List, which does not include added sugar (5g per 17.5oz can), while the primary packaging (the can) has the correct Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List. The outer cardboard box for the canned coconut water has the incorrect Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List, which does not include added sugar (5g per 17.5oz can), while the primary packaging (the can) has the correct Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 850274007928; best-by date 2027 or 2027 — 12. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Texas, Washington.

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