Bindle Bottle Issues Voluntary Recall on 32 Oz, 24 Oz, 20 Oz, and 13 Oz Insulated Food and Drink Bottles
02/23/2023
Summary
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Adulterated by lead
Company Name: Bindle Bottle LLC
Brand Name: Bindle Bottle LLC
Product Description: Bottles
Company Announcement
Bindle Bottle LLC of Carlsbad, CA, is recalling its Bindle Bottles because they may contain an area of exposed lead located in the bottom storage compartment of the bottle. Unpackaged food stored in the bottom storage compartment of the bottle may have been adulterated by the lead and could pose health problems to people or animals eating that adulterated food. People with high blood levels of lead may show no symptoms, but the condition may cause damage to the nervous system and internal organs. Acute lead poisoning may cause a wide range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and bloody or decreased urinary output. Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system can occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems. Clinical signs in dogs with acute lead poisoning may include lethargy, anorexia, behavioral changes, ataxia (wobbly gait), tremors, and seizures.
The recalled Bindle Bottles were distributed nationwide via bindlebottle.com, amazon.com, promotional distributors, and in retail stores.
The product comes in four sizes: 32 oz, 24 oz, 20 oz, and 13 oz. Bindle Bottle is also recalling the 24 oz bottle that is part of the Puppy Pack.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Reports by Lead Safe Mama, LLC and Consumer Reports led the firm to have the bottle tested. The recall was initiated after analytical results revealed that the small, 0.4” diameter soldering dot in the bottom storage compartment contained lead. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a lack of a cover or barrier to the exposed soldering dot.
Production of Bindle Bottles has been suspended and will be overhauled going forward, eliminating the presence of exposed lead anywhere on future products.
As part of the recall, consumers who purchased a Bindle Bottle are eligible to receive at-home repair kits to rectify the issue. These repair kits can be obtained by filling out a form at bindlebottle.com/pages/recallExternal Link Disclaimer. Consumers with questions may contact the company at [email protected]
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Bindle Bottle LLC
[email protected]
Hello there.
In your article you refer to my business as "Lead Free Mama". This misinformation originated from typo in Bindle Bottle’s press release (I asked them to correct it but they did not do that.)
The correct name for the business is "Lead Safe Mama, LLC” - and if you would like to elaborate you could say “a woman-owned small business for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention, based in Portland, Oregon.” Our website (if you would like to link to it) is LeadSafeMama.com and the link to our original article (from January 3, 2023) discussing the issue in detail is below:
https://tamararubin.com/2023/01/houston-we-have-a-problem-stop-using-your-bindle-bottle-immediately-significant-lead-contamination-of-storage-chamber/
Thank your for your time. I truly appreciate any correction you can make.
Tamara Rubin
Owner - Lead Safe Mama, LLC
www.LeadSafeMama.com
@LeadSafeMama
[email protected]
Posted by: Tamara Rubin | 03/01/2023 at 02:47 PM