FDA·Food·January 14, 2026

Meijer recalls steam distilled water over floating black substance in the jug

The 1-gallon jugs of Meijer Steam Distilled Water were recalled because a floating black foreign substance was found in the product.

What to do

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Recall details

Product
Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L, packaged in a plastic jug with red plastic lid, UPC 041250841197, Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544, packed 4 per case
Company
Meijer Inc
Hazard
Floating black foreign substance in the product
Units
38,043 gallons
Where sold
IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, WI
FDA classification
Class II · Terminated
Classified by FDA
January 20, 2026
Recall started
November 13, 2025
FDA enforcement report
January 14, 2026
Recall closed
March 19, 2026
Identifiers
  • Codes: SELL BY OCT 04 2026 Lot Code: 39-222 #3 Product ID (PID): 472859 Meijer Item Code (MIC): 477910
  • FDA recall number: H-0408-2026

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Official notice

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Product
Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L, packaged in a plastic jug with red plastic lid, UPC 041250841197, Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544, packed 4 per case
Reason for recall
Floating black foreign substance in the product
Classification
Class II (Terminated)
Distribution
IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, WI
Quantity
38,043 gallons

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