Are you drinking E.coli?

By the end of the year the FDA will require all manufacturers to test their source water on a weekly basis for bacteria. In particular E.coli must be evaluated.

Currently, the bottled water is tested after bottling to ensure that it does not contain E. coli and is safe to drink.

The new rule was in response to an EPA rule requiring municipal water districts to test their water to ensure it is safe to drink.

The rule will also expect bottlers to eliminate the bacteria, hold it from shipping and retest samples before shipping. All this must be retained in writing.

Since, the product should not contain harmful bacteria, the FDA using the adulterated product language to provide enforcement in this area.

Do you feel that manufacturers should be accountable to test all their ingredients when they have been furnished with a letter or certificate of guarantee?
What value are guarantees if you need to retest?

This may seem like a reasonable request. What is the cost? What is your liability? Will this better protect the public? Do current bottling procedures, such as ozonation or use of ultraviolet light, protect the product and the public?

Will public water supplies have increased scrutiny?

Let me know you thoughts.

Obviously, some unethical activity and accountability at the muncipal water source may affect your thoughts.

The government even reversed their findings in North Carolina.
A federal report said that water contaminated from a dry cleaner and industrial activity supplying Camp Lejeune was safe even though contaminated for more than 30 years. The government no longer stands by this report.
Veterans and families have filed claims in excess of $30billion.

Who do we trust? The rule makers, the government, the manufacturers?

Ask questions. Demand answers.

Be safe,
Rudy
rudy@powerinlearning.com