Pump water pulled from shelves as Coca-Cola bottler faces share price slump

Hundreds of thousands of popular water bottles sold across Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, and service stations have been taken off shelves over fears they could cause the drinker to choke.

Stuart Marsh
Nov 4, 2026

The bottles have been available for sale Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, independent food retailers including IGA, petrol stations, convenience stores, newsagents, vending machines and retail outlets nationally and online. Supplied

Thousands of popular Pump-branded water bottles have been recalled because they may pose a choking hazard.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia, which owns and operates the Pump brand, said a white “sipper” part of the bottle could dislodge and choke the drinker.
The affected flavours were sold nationally in popular retailers such as Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and in vending machines.

Hundreds of thousands of popular water bottles sold across Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, and service stations have been taken off shelves over fears they could cause the drinker to choke.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia issued the recall for five of its “Pump” branded products after it discovered an internal part could become dislodged.

The recall specifically concerns Super Pump Spring Water in 1.25L, Pump Spring Water in 750mL, Pump Watermelon Hit in 750mL, Pump Berry Storm in 750mL, and Pump Lime Rush in 750mL.

Affected bottles have a best before marking up to and including 22 January, 2028.

The bottles were available at all major and independent supermarkets nationally. Photo: Getty

“There is a risk of the white sipper dislodging, causing a potential choking hazard,” Coca-Cola Europacific Partners said in a statement.

“Consumers can return unopened affected products with clearly visible best-before dates to the place of purchase for a full refund.

“We apologise to our customers and consumers for any inconvenience.”

The affected products were sold nationally and online, and may also be present in vending machines.

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), which regulate food-related recalls, say any consumer who are concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

The recall comes as shares in the Australian distributor’s parent company, Nasdaq-listed Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, fell 3.5 per cent on Tuesday to US$111.56.

Topics: Food recall, Product recall