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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedH-0408-2026/FDA enforcement
Meijer INC·Food·Nov 13, 2025

Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 Gal) 3.78l, Packaged in a Plastic Jug with Red…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Floating black foreign substance in the product

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIL, IN, KY, OH +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMeijer INC
Recalling firmMeijer INCGrand Rapids, MI, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 41250 84119 7
Lot / date codes
  • SELL BY OCT 04 2026 Lot Code: 39-222 #3 Product ID (PID): 472859 Meijer Item Code (MIC): 477910
Distribution area
ILINKYOHMIWI

IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, WI

United States

Quantity affected38, 043 gallons
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 14, 2026
FDA recall numberH-0408-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Meijer INC initiated this food recall on November 13, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Floating black foreign substance in the product. The FDA report lists distribution as: IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Floating black foreign substance in the product

Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 Gal) 3.78l, Packaged in a Plastic Jug with Red… was made or distributed by Meijer INC in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0408-2026, dated January 14, 2026.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 Gal) 3.78l, Packaged in a Plastic Jug with Red… recall?

Meijer INC recalled Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 Gal) 3.78l, Packaged in a Plastic Jug with Red… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0408-2026. Floating black foreign substance in the product

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Meijer INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0408-2026. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.