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Meijer Water Recall: Black Substance Found!
15 Jan
Summary
- Meijer initiated a recall for 38,043 gallons of distilled water.
- Recalled water may contain an unidentified floating black substance.
- Affected water sold in six Midwest states has a 'best by' date of Oct. 4, 2026.
Meijer initiated a recall on November 13, 2025, affecting 38,043 gallons of its Steam Distilled Water. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on January 8, 2026, that the water, sold in 1-gallon jugs with red caps, may contain a mysterious floating black substance. Consumers can identify the recalled product by its UPC 041250841197, a 'best by' date of October 4, 2026, and lot code 39-222 #3.
The affected distilled water was distributed to Meijer stores across six Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The FDA has not yet classified the severity of the health risk associated with the contamination. Customers are strongly advised against consuming or using the water and are offered a full refund or replacement at any Meijer store.
This recall highlights the critical importance of purity in distilled water, which is often used for medical devices like neti pots and CPAP machines. Unlike regular drinking water, distilled water is specifically processed to be free of impurities. The presence of an unknown foreign substance undermines its fundamental purpose and raises significant concerns for consumers relying on its guaranteed purity.
