Moderate riskFDA FoodClass II

Meijer steam distilled water recalled for black foreign substance

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.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check your Meijer Steam Distilled Water for lot code 39-222 #3 and UPC 041250841197
  2. Do not use the product if it contains any black floating substance
  3. Return the jug to the store where you purchased it for a refund or replacement

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

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
UPC code
  • 041250841197
Sold in
IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, WI
Made for
All ages

Details

Units affected
38,043 gallons
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
2929 Walker Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
H-0408-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
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 Floating black foreign substance in the product SELL BY OCT 04 2026 Lot Code: 39-222 #3 Product ID (PID): 472859 Meijer Item Code (MIC): 477910 Distribution: IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, WI Affected quantity: 38,043 gallons
Hazard
Floating black foreign substance in the product

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