Warning: E. Coli Found In These Bottled Waters

All over the news, there are shocking reports that bottled water is contaminated with E.coli. Many consumers choose to buy bottled water to avoid the toxins and contaminants that are found in tap water, which is why this news has been so shocking to consumers. If you buy bottled water, keep reading to find out if you should worry about E.coli.

E.COLI IN NATURAL WATER SOURCES

E.coli is always a risk when it comes to water due to its presence in natural water sources. E.coli can be spread through fecal matter and other materials, all of which can be found in water. Typically, the filtering process that bottled water goes through is successful at removing traces of E.coli.

However, no technology is perfect. Since one source of bottled water was contaminated with E.coli, there was a breakout of E.coli in bottled water. IFourteen different brands of bottled water, all of which source their water from Niagara Bottling, have been voluntarily recalled as a result of this contamination. The recalled brands include:

• 7-11

• Acadia

• Acme

• Best Yet

• Big Y

• Nature’s Place

• Niagara

• Superchill

• Morning Fresh

• Pricerite

• Shoprite

• Shaws

• Western Beef Blue

• Wegman’s

The states that have been impacted by the bottled water recall include Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.n fact, Fox News reported that 11 states were affected by the E.coli breakout.

SIDE EFFECTS

If you live in one of the states affected by the recall or if you regularly drink one of these bottled water brands, you may be wondering what can happen if you catch E.coli.

E.coli can cause many uncomfortable and even dangerous symptoms, particularly in children. It’s important to watch for these symptoms, as E.coli can quickly lead to life-threatening dehydration.

Common symptoms of E.coli include stomach cramps, stomach tenderness, watery or bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. In many cases, E.coli resolves itself within a week. However, if bloody diarrhea continues beyond two weeks, it’s important to seek medical attention.

The one exception to this rule involves children. Dehydration can be deadly for children, thanks to their small size. If your child begins showing signs of dehydration or diarrhea, seek medical attention immediately.

WATER FILTRATION CHOICES

This E.coli outbreak may make you doubt the safety of bottled water in general. This may be a good time to invest in a water filtration system. Kitchen stores and natural health stores often carry water filters that attach to your faucet. You may also buy a bottle or pitcher with an attached filter.

In general, bottled water is safe and comes with very few risks. However, no filtering procedure is 100% safe. By knowing about recent outbreaks and protecting your family from potential threats, you can get the water you need without exposing yourself to unnecessary illness. Whether you keep relying on bottled water or decide to try another filtered water source, it’s important to know the potential risks.