Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water packaged in the following recall: Water was bottled under insanitary conditions

Recall published 8 months ago

Water was bottled under insanitary conditions.

The hazard: Sterility or particulate concern

Particulate matter or a sterility failure prompted this notice, the most common reason injectable and ophthalmic products are withdrawn.

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

Why it matters: The product was made or packaged in conditions that cannot assure sterility, or visible particles were found in it. For anything injected, infused or used in the eye, that is a direct route for contamination into the body.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Watch for fever, chills, pain, redness, swelling or discharge at an injection site, and for a red, painful or suddenly blurred eye after using an eye product. Any of these needs same-day medical attention. Do not wait to see whether it settles, and tell the clinician which product and lot you used so it can be reported against the recall.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0534-2026
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
Infant formula & baby food
Units affected
379,868 units
Distribution
Illinois, Wisconsin
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
All Codes
UPC codes
031193007019, 031193015014, 031193014017, 031193901003

Products covered by this recall

Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water packaged in the following size plastic jug with plastic caps: 1. 1 Gal Net 128 Fl oz. UPC 0 31193-00701 9. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. 2. 2.5 Gallon Net (320 Fl oz./9.4L). UPC 0 31193-01501 4. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. 3. Infant Water, 1 Gal Net, 128 FL. Oz. Not sterile. Use as directed by physician or by labeling directions for use of infant formula. UPC 0 31193-01401 7. 4. Daisy's Doggy Water, 1 Gal Net, 128 FL. Oz. 100% Pure Water. No Chlorine. UPC 0 31193-90100 3. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. Distributed by DDW LLC, 109 S. Thompson Rd., Sun Prairie, WI 53590.

Check your product

The notice names 9 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.

  • 031193007019
  • 031193015014
  • 031193014017
  • 031193901003

Package size

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

  • 128 Fl oz
  • 2.5 Gallon
  • 320 Fl oz
  • 9.4 L
  • 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 Sterility

Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC — Particulate matter or a sterility failure prompted this notice, the most common reason injectable and ophthalmic products are withdrawn.

  1. Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.
  2. Report any infection or reaction you think the product caused to FDA MedWatch.
  3. Do not use a vial or syringe with visible particles, cloudiness or discolouration, whether or not it is on the recall list.
  4. Call your prescriber or pharmacy today about a replacement from an unaffected lot — do not simply skip doses of a medicine you depend on.

What the company owes you

A recalled medicine is the manufacturer’s cost to carry, not yours or your pharmacist’s.

  • The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.
  • Ask the pharmacy to handle the claim where they can — they process recall returns in bulk and it saves you the correspondence.
  • Keep the carton, the leaflet and the pharmacy label together until the claim is closed.
  • Costs beyond the price of the medicine need to go to the company directly, in writing, with the recall number quoted.

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 infant formula & baby food 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 031193007019, 031193015014, 031193014017. 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 using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.

Can I get my money back?

The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Wisconsin.

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