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38K Gallons of Water Recalled over Black 'Substance'
Meijer recalled 38,043 gallons of distilled water after a black substance was found; no illnesses reported while FDA investigates contamination in six Midwest states.
- On Nov. 13, Meijer Distribution Inc. voluntarily recalled 38,043 gallons of steam distilled water distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.
- After reports of a floating black substance emerged, officials discovered a floating black foreign substance in distilled water, which the CDC recommends for sinus rinses and medical devices.
- The recalled jugs are labelled as 128 fluid ounces with red lids and carry sell-by date Oct. 4, 2026, lot code 39-222 #3, UPC 041250841197, Product ID 472859 and Item Code 477910.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says its investigation remains ongoing, it has not assigned a recall class, and as of January 15 no illnesses have been linked; consumers in affected areas should avoid using affected bottles and check identifiers.
- Customers who purchased the bottles are urged to contact local Meijer stores for refunds or replacements, while the Meijer company statement has not detailed how the foreign object was discovered.
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More than 38,000 gallons of distilled water sold at Meijer recalled due to 'foreign black substance': FDA
Nearly 39,000 gallons of bottled water have been voluntarily recalled by Meijer, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement report from last week.
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