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The following health alert is from FDA on March 24, 2006.

North Country Spring Water, Ltd. of Port Kent ( Essex County ) New York is voluntarily recalling all of its bottled water products because the bottled water may be contaminated with total coliform bacteria and diatoms (algae). The New York State Department of Health has confirmed coliform bacteria and diatoms in some samples of bottled water produced by North Country Spring Water, Ltd. Coliform bacteria may indicate the presence of other potential contamination. North Country Spring Water, Ltd. bottled water products were distributed wholesale in NY, VT and NJ where the bottled water was sold to consumers through retail stores and direct delivery.
Due to the fact that production date codes were omitted from the bottled water containers, all bottled water products with the New York State Health Department certification number 078( NYSHD Cert. #078 ) are being recalled. Bottled water products with the following labels and container sizes are associated with NYSHD Cert. #078 (Note: This recall is only associated with those labels that bear the NYSHD Cert. #078 ):

• North Country 100% Natural Spring Water - 8 FL. OZ. 237 ml, 128 FL. OZ. (1 GAL.) 3.78 L
• Hidden Spring Natural Spring Water - 1 GALLON
• Price Chopper Desert Spring Water - 1 GAL (3.78 L), 2.5 GAL (9.46 L)
• Loyola Springs 100% Natural Spring Water - 128 FL OZ (1 GAL.) 3.78 LITER
• Hannaford Natural Spring Water - 1 GAL. (3.78 L)
• Famous Famiglia " New York Water ... The Best Pizza." TM - 1 GALLON
• Western Beef Natural Mountain Spring Water - 2.5 Gallons (9.47 L)

Individuals who have consumed this water and have health concerns, or gastrointestinal symptoms, or who are immuno-compromised should consult with their health care provider. Consumers who have purchased bottled water products with the NYSHD Cert. #078 are urged to return the bottled water to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (518) 834-9400.