A beverage company in Japan recalled about eight million bottles of Crystal Geyser brand bottled water that were manufactured in the U.S. The Japanese company received about 75 complaints from consumers who described smelling a medicine or pesticide-like scent in the water, in October 2008.Channelnewsasia.com: Japanese Firm Recalls 8 Million US Bottles of Water (November 17, 2008)

The Otsuka Beverage Co Ltd. said that the water did not pose a health threat but may have picked up the smell from being kept in storage during the summer months.International Herald Tribune: Japan Firm Recalls Us Water (November 17, 2008)

1. Food safety became of great concern to Japan in 2008International Herald Tribune: Japan Firm Recalls Us Water (November 17, 2008)
2. Several incidents of Japanese companies mislabeling expired produce or selling pesticide-laced food imported from China occurred in 2008Channelnewsasia.com: Japanese Firm Recalls 8 Million US Bottles of Water (November 17, 2008)
3. Tokyo is considering creating a specialized food safety agencyInternational Herald Tribune: Japan Firm Recalls Us Water (November 17, 2008)
4. October 2008: Japanese maker of instant noodles issued massive recall due to insecticide tainted productInternational Herald Tribune: Japan Firm Recalls Us Water (November 17, 2008)
5. October 2008: Japanese trading company recalled desserts imported from China due to chemical contaminationInternational Herald Tribune: Japan Firm Recalls Us Water (November 17, 2008)