Bottled Water, Fruit Drinks Recalled In France

The French Ministry of Health announced on Friday the recall of several brands and varieties of bottled water, and fruit-based sodas due to the presence of low levels of ethyl-tert-butyl-ether, a gasoline additive.

The additive was detected by the beverage manufacturer in spring water used to produce the bottled water and sodas. According to the Ministry of Health, while the risk to public health is low, consumers should not drink the following recalled beverages. 

• Eau de Source "Source des Oliviers" – "Source des Oliviers" Spring Water: Best before dates of 02/10/2009 to 15/10/2009 inclusive, followed by the hour of production and the code "G6"
  
• Oasis Tropical (2 litres): Best before dates of 30/04/2009 to 15/05/2009 inclusive, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G"
  
• Oasis Tropical (box): Best before dates of 06/10/2009 to 15/10/2009 inclusive, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G"
  
• Oasis Agrumes – Oasis Citrus (2 litres): Best before date of 30/03/2009, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G" 
  
• Oasis Orange (2 litres): Best before dates of 30/03/2009 to 11/04/2009 inclusive, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G"
  
• Oasis Ananas – Oasis Pineapple (2 litres): Best before date of 31/03/2009, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G"
  
• OASIS Pomme/Cassis/Framboise – Oasis Apple/Black-current/Raspberry (box): Best before dates of 07/10/2009 to 10/10/2009 inclusive, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G"
  
• Oasis Pomme/Cassis/Framboise – Oasis Apple/Black-current/Raspberry (2 litres): Best before dates of 10/04/2009 to 11/04/2009 inclusive, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G"
  
• Oasis Multifruit (2 litres): Best before date of 05/04/2009, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G"
  
• Oasis Pêche/Abricot – Oasis Peach/Apricot (2 litres): Best before date of 06/04/2009, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G"
  
• Grand Jury Agrumes – Grand Jury Citrus (2 litres): Best before date of 31/03/2009, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G"
  
• Champion Agrumes – Champion Citrus (2 litres): Best before date of 31/03/2009, followed by the hour of production and the letter "G"
  
• Taillefine Fiz Pêche Orange – Taillefine Fiz Peach Orange (1,5 litres): Best before date of 04/04/2009, followed by the hour of production and the code "L3". This beverage is sold only at Auchan markets
  
• Taillefine Fiz Fruits Rouges – Taillefine Fiz Red Fruits (1,5 litres): Best before date of 04/04/2009, followed by the hour of production and the code "L3". This beverage is sold only at Auchan markets.
  
• Taillefine Thé Vert Menthe – Taillefine Mint Green Tea  (1,5 litres): Best before date of 03/04/2009, followed by the hour of production and the code "L3" 
  
• Taillefine Thé Pêche – Taillefine Peach Tea (1,5 litres): Best before date of 03/04/2009, followed by the hour of production and the code "L3"
  

Brands, flavors, dates and codes not mentioned above are not part of this recall. 

The source of the contamination is still under investigation by the company and by the appropriate government authorities.