CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Jan 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Steam Distilled Water recalled by Meijer
Meijer is recalling Steam Distilled Water, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 13 Nov 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0408-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98204
- Recalling firm
- Meijer, Grand Rapids, MI
- Brand
- Meijer Steam
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Nov 2025
- FDA classified
- 20 Jan 2026
- Reported
- 14 Jan 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 13 Nov 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +62 days |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Classified by FDA | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Floating black foreign substance in the product
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
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
Where it was distributed
IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, WI
IllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganOhioWisconsin
Stores named: Meijer
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Floating black foreign substance in the product
Which lots are affected?
SELL BY OCT 04 2026 Lot Code: 39-222 #3 Product ID (PID): 472859 Meijer Item Code (MIC): 477910
Where was it sold?
IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, WI
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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