A National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) ordered the recall of a batch of Crystal still mineral water after the identification of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa in samples analyzed by health authorities. The measure was announced this Wednesday (3) and involves the batch LZ1 VAL200127 3 P 200126produced by Mineração Bom Jesus, in Luziânia (GO).
The batch brings together around 374 thousand 500 ml bottles distributed in the Federal District, Goiás, Tocantins and the interior of São Paulo. In addition to the recall, Anvisa ordered the suspension of sales, distribution and use of the affected units while investigations continue.
The discovery occurred after a routine analysis carried out by the Central Public Health Laboratory of the Federal District (Lacen-DF). The exam detected the presence of the bacteria and the countertest confirmed the result, leading to the batch being banned and the case being reported to Anvisa.
Is the bacteria the same as Ypê products?
But after all, is it? The answer is yes. It is the same bacterial species, Pseudomonas aeruginosawhich was also at the center of investigations related to batches of the brand’s detergents in 2025.
However, this does not mean that the two cases have the same origin. The bacteria is relatively common in nature and can be found in different humid environments, including water, soil, sinks, drains, reservoirs, industrial equipment and surfaces with moisture accumulation. It can arise in very different contexts.
What is bacteria and what does it cause?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is considered an opportunistic bacteria. In healthy people, it often does not cause serious symptoms or consequences. However, it may pose a risk to individuals with compromised immunity, hospitalized patients, people with chronic illnesses or those being treated with immunosuppressive medications.
When it causes infections, it can affect different parts of the body. Among the best-known problems are ear infections, especially the so-called “swimmer’s ear”, skin irritations and lesions, eye infections, urinary problems and respiratory infections.
In the most serious cases, the bacteria can reach the bloodstream, lungs, bones, joints and even heart valves. Patients admitted to hospitals are considered one of the most vulnerable groups to complications.
Another factor that worries experts is that some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa are resistant to certain antibiotics, which can make treatment difficult in more severe situations.
How does bacteria get into products?
The presence of bacteria in industrialized products is generally associated with failures in sanitary control or specific contamination during collection, storage, packaging, handling or transportation processes. Precisely for this reason, the identification of the microorganism usually leads to the preventive recall of affected lots.
In the case of Crystal water, the investigation is still ongoing. According to the information released so far, the evidence points to an occurrence restricted to the collected batch, manufactured on January 20, 2026 and valid until January 2027.
The manufacturer informed the health authorities that it carried out an internal investigation to determine the possible causes of the contamination and stated that it was collaborating with Anvisa and health surveillance bodies.
