Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L
Recalled by Meijer Inc
Class II — moderate
Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Meijer Inc has recalled Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on January 14, 2026 and was initiated on November 13, 2025. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L, with approximately 38,043 gallons affected. The company behind the recall is Meijer Inc, based in Grand Rapids, MI. The FDA describes the product as: “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”
Why was Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Floating black foreign substance in the product.”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (SELL BY OCT 04 2026 Lot Code: 39-222 #3 Product ID (PID): 472859 Meijer Item Code (MIC): 477910) before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Meijer Inc or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in MI. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Terminated
- Date reported
- January 14, 2026
- Recall started
- November 13, 2025
- Distributed in
- MI
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L recalled?+
According to the FDA: Floating black foreign substance in the product
How serious is this recall?+
Class II — moderate. Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
What should I do if I have Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0408-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.