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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Beverages

Meijer Steam Distilled Water Recalled for Foreign Substance

Agency Publication Date: January 8, 2026
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Summary

Meijer Inc. is recalling approximately 38,043 gallons of Meijer Steam Distilled Water after reports of a floating black foreign substance found in the product. The distilled water was sold in one-gallon plastic jugs at Meijer stores across six states. Consumers who have purchased this water should not use it and should return it to their local Meijer store for a full refund.

Risk

The presence of an unidentified floating black substance in the water poses a potential health risk if consumed or used for medical purposes, such as in CPAP machines or humidifiers.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your product for the 'SELL BY OCT 04 2026' date and Lot Code '39-222 #3' printed on the packaging.
  2. Verify the UPC number 041250841197 is located on the back of the 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) plastic jug with a red lid.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Meijer Steam Distilled Water (128 FL OZ / 1 GAL)
Variants: Plastic jug with red plastic lid
Item Code:
Product ID (PID): 472859
Meijer Item Code (MIC): 477910
UPC Codes:
041250841197
Lot Numbers:
39-222 #3 (SELL BY OCT 04 2026)

Packed 4 per case. Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Recall #: H-0408-2026.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98204
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Meijer Inc
Sold By: Meijer
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 38,043 gallons
Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin
Agency Last Updated: January 20, 2026

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