Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water. Fluoride Added. 1 Gal Net recall: Water was bottled under insanitary conditions

Recall published 8 months ago

Water was bottled under insanitary conditions.

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Water was bottled under insanitary conditions.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0535-2026
Published
March 4, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC
Product type
Beverages
Units affected
7,840 units
Distribution
Illinois, Wisconsin
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
All Codes
UPC codes
031193013010

Products covered by this recall

Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water. Fluoride Added. 1 Gal Net, 128 Fl. Oz. UPC 0 31193-01301 0. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 031193013010

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 128 Fl. Oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  3. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  4. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC — N8682 Muskrat Rd, Portage, WI, 53901-9405

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC beverages recalled?

Water was bottled under insanitary conditions. Water was bottled under insanitary conditions.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 031193013010. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Wisconsin.

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