This just in from the Co-op folks:

December 6, 2007

The North Coast Co-op has received notification from the FDA and the California Department of Public Health that Soma Beverage of San Francisco is recalling its Metromint Flavor Water with Best Before 2008/12/21 due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Bacillus cereus is an agent of short-term (6-8 hours) food poisoning, symptoms being diarrhea and abdominal cramping.

The Eureka Co-op carries this product and has special ordered several cases for members. If you purchased this item, please check to see if the UPC codes match any in the list below:

658564-23058
658564-24208
658564-23057
658564-24207
658564-24205
658564-23055
658564-24206
658564-23056

Return recalled items to Customer Service in either store for a full refund.

Your food safety is our commitment!

Melanie Bettenhausen
Member Linkages Director
North Coast Co-op

See here for official FDA notice.

Product review at Strange New Products blog .