Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Valley Springs Steamed Distilled Water. 1 Gal Net, 128 Fl. Oz recall: Water was bottled under insanitary conditions

Recall published 8 months ago

Water was bottled under insanitary conditions.

The hazard: Food safety concern

The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

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-0536-2026
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
263,440 units
Distribution
Illinois, Wisconsin
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
All Codes
UPC codes
031193006012

Products covered by this recall

Valley Springs Steamed Distilled Water. 1 Gal Net, 128 Fl. Oz. UPC 0 31193-00601 2. 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.

  • 031193006012

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 — The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  3. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

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.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

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 031193006012. 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?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Wisconsin.

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