Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Meijer Inc: food recall H-0408-2026
Meijer Inc of Grand Rapids, MI recalled Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L, packaged in a plastic jug with red plastic lid, UPC… Reason: Floating black foreign substance in the product. The FDA listed it as Class II in its Enforcement Report dated Jan 14, 2026; distribution: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.
Record status as published: Terminated (terminated Mar 19, 2026). openFDA data last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Recall details
- 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
- Product quantity
- 38,043 gallons
- Reason for recall
- Floating black foreign substance in the product
- Codes, lots and dates on the package
- SELL BY OCT 04 2026 Lot Code: 39-222 #3 Product ID (PID): 472859 Meijer Item Code (MIC): 477910
- Distribution pattern
- IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, WI
- Recalling firm
- Meijer Inc, Grand Rapids, MI
- Classification
- Class II — the FDA uses this class for a situation in which using or being exposed to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
- Voluntary or mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How the firm first notified customers
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
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Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recall initiated by the firm | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Classified by the FDA | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Published in the Enforcement Report | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Terminated | Mar 19, 2026 |
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Sources
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