Consumer Safety: Company recalls 651,000 units of bottled water over contamination concerns

*The United States’ Food and Drug Administration classifies the action as a Class II recall, citing products bottled under ‘insanitary conditions’ that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC is recalling almost 651,000 units of bottled water distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin, in the United States (US), after Federal regulators determined the products were bottled under insanitary conditions.

ConsumerConnect gathered that some bottles might have also been distributed to other states in the American country.

The recall, identified by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as Event ID 98410, was initiated voluntarily by the Portage, Wisconsin-based company February 6, 2026.

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The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall February 26, indicating that use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, though the risk of serious harm is considered remote.

The recall covers three one-gallon (128 fl. oz.) plastic jug products with plastic caps:

Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water (UPC 0 31193-00701 9), totaling 379,868 units.

Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water with Fluoride Added (UPC 0 31193-01301 0), totaling 7,840 units.

Valley Springs Steamed Distilled Water (UPC 0 31193-00601 2), totaling 263,440 units.It is equally noted that in total, 651,148 units are affected.

The FDA report lists “water was bottled under insanitary conditions” as the reason for the recall.

The regulatory agency did not specify the exact nature of the sanitary deficiencies in its enforcement report.

The company notified consignees and/or the public using multiple communication methods, including combinations of email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or in-person visits, according to the FDA filing, agency report said.

However, the enforcement report notes that no formal press release was issued specifically for the recall.

As of the FDA’s latest update, the recall remains ongoing, and has not been terminated in the US.

In respect of what affected product consumers should do, those who purchased one-gallon Valley Springs bottled water products in Illinois or Wisconsin are advised to check the UPC codes and discontinue use of affected items.

Retailers and distributors have been instructed to remove the products from sale.

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