FDA-Food2026-01-14Class IIFOREIGN MATERIAL
Meijer Steam Distilled Water recalled for floating black foreign substance
What this means
Meijer Steam Distilled Water in 1-gallon plastic jugs with red lids may contain floating black foreign material. The affected product was distributed to stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin with a sell-by date of October 4, 2026.
- Check your Meijer Steam Distilled Water for lot code 39-222 #3 and UPC 041250841197
- Do not use the product if it contains any black floating substance
- Return the jug to the store where you purchased it for a refund or replacement
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Floating black foreign substance in the product
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, WI
Affected count
38,043 gallons
Manufactured in
2929 Walker Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Products
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
UPC codes
- 041250841197
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0408-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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