ITO EN USA is requesting that Hawaiian customers of its canned coconut water with pineapple return the product to stores for a refund. The product has an “off smell” and should not be consumed. The recall notice did not state the reason for the odor. The recalled product is Aloha Maid Coconut Water with Pineapple. Any product purchased since May 16, 2012 is recalled.
Recalled products are stamped on the underside of the can with Code IHMAY0913. The UPC number is 8-35146-00818-3. There have not been any reports of serious illness from the consumption of this product. ITO EN is researching the cause of the problem.
Linda Larsen has written 28 cook books. She worked for the Pillsbury company in their test kitchens and for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. She holds a degree with High Distinction in Food Science from the University of Minnesota.
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