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Washington, Ill. High School Student Finds Mold In Bottled Water Bought From Vending Machine
05/24/2007


A senior at Washington Community High School in Washington, Ill. found mold in a Deja Blue water from the school vending machine, according to The Peoria Journal Star in Peoria, Ill. The student suffered mild indigestion.

The student bought a 20-ounce bottle May 7, opened the seal, took a few swigs and continued on her way to class. When she set the bottle on her desk, she noticed something floating inside and screamed. School officials called Cadbury Schweppes, sent the water and bottle in for testing and had the vending machine emptied. Test results released this week by Cadbury Schweppes indicated "typical food mold." Sanitation records show the filler was sanitized with a seven-step procedure and water was treated with chlorine and ultraviolet light sterilization when it was bottled on March 9, according to a lab report.

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Posted by Pevraets in Manitowoc, WI
Moldy deja blue water
Last night, November 26, 2007, I bought a 20 oz bottle of Deja Blue water. After two gulps i realized there was a black or dark green mold floating at the top. I called the number on the bottle and took the matter very seriously while the Customer service rep who was laughing under her breath. Their best solution was to send me coupons for more water!!! Do Not trust big business!!! Check the food and drinks that are mass produced before you feed them to yourself or your family!!!
(11/27/07 - 10:33 PM)


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