Pseudomonas aeruginosa was identified in a Crystal batch distributed in DF, GO, TO and SP; sale of 374 thousand bottles was suspended
The same bacteria found in the Ypê case, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, was identified in a batch of still mineral water from the brand . This Wednesday (June 3, 2026), the National Health Surveillance Agency recalled the product manufactured by Mineração Bom Jesus Ltda, a Coca-Cola System company in Luziânia, Goiás.
The bacteria, in certain cases, can cause respiratory, urinary, skin and bloodstream infections, especially in people with compromised immune systems. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is also known for its resistance to several antibiotics, which can make it difficult to treat infections associated with it.
Anvisa’s decision suspends the sale, distribution and use of the affected units. The contaminated batch consists of more than 374 thousand 500 milliliter bottles. The units were produced on January 20, 2026. The product’s shelf life extends until January 20, 2027.
Consumers who own units of the lot LZ1 VAL 200127 should not consume them. They need to wait for the company’s public guidance on returns and refunds.
In the case of Ypê, the lots were those with an ending of 1. The list includes detergents, washing liquids and disinfectants. On May 29, the factory was approved by Anvisa to resume the activities of Química Amparo, manufacturer of the products.
CRYSTAL CASE
The contamination was detected during laboratory analyzes carried out by the Federal District Health Surveillance Directorate. Confirmation occurred later through countertesting, following the procedures of the National Health Surveillance System. The same bacteria had been found in Ypê brand products in May 2026.
The bottles from the batch were distributed in the Federal District, in neighboring cities of Goiás, in Tocantins and in the interior of São Paulo. According to information presented by the manufacturer to Anvisa, the recall began immediately at distributors. Around 99.2% of the units in the batch would no longer be available on the shelves for purchase.
Mineração Bom Jesus Ltda filed documentation with Anvisa stating that it had started an internal investigation. The objective is to identify the source of contamination and the possible causes of the problem. The investigative process remains ongoing. Anvisa and the health surveillance agencies involved in the case are monitoring progress.
The specific causes that led to the contamination have not yet been determined. To date, there is no record of consumer complaints related to this batch on the company’s official service channels, according to the manufacturer’s report to Anvisa.
