Tipp Distributors, Inc., doing business as Novamex, has voluntarily recalled approximately 180,000 cans of C2O Coconut Water with Pulp after discovering that the outer cardboard packaging contains incorrect nutrition and ingredient information — specifically, the label fails to disclose the 5 grams of added sugar per can. The FDA has assigned this recall a Class III risk level, its lowest classification, indicating the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences for most consumers. The individual cans are correctly labeled.
What’s Being Recalled?
The recalled product is C2O Coconut Water with Pulp, sold in 15-pack cases of 17.5-ounce cans, UPC 8-50274-00792-8. Affected cases carry expiration dates between April 3, 2027, and June 5, 2027. The 12,000 cases were distributed to retailers across 11 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington.
Why Was This Product Recalled?
The outer cardboard box used to package the 15-can cases contains an incorrect Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient List that omits “Added Sugar.” Each 17.5-ounce can contains 5 grams of added sugar — approximately one and a quarter teaspoons — but this information does not appear on the outer packaging. While the individual cans carry correct labeling, consumers who purchased the multi-pack carton and rely on the outer box for nutritional information would not know added sugar is present. This poses a meaningful concern for people who must carefully manage their sugar intake, including those with diabetes or other conditions requiring close monitoring of dietary sugar. The FDA has not issued specific disposal or refund instructions for this recall.
What Should You Do?
If you purchased C2O Coconut Water with Pulp in a 15-pack case, check the outer box for UPC 8-50274-00792-8 and an expiration date between April 3, 2027, and June 5, 2027. If your product matches, consult the individual cans for accurate nutrition information before consuming. People who need to monitor their sugar intake closely — including those with diabetes — should not consume the product and should consider returning it to the retailer for a refund or disposing of it. To report a complaint, visit the FDA’s Human Foods Program assistance page at fda.gov.
