FDA Recalls 650,000 Plastic Bottles Over Sanitation Concerns

More than 650,000 units of Valley Springs bottled water are being recalled after the FDA determined the products were bottled under insanitary conditions. The recall covers several product varieties produced by Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC, based in Portage, Wisconsin, and distributed across Illinois and Wisconsin. The company voluntarily initiated the recall on February 6, 2026.

On February 26, 2026, the FDA assigned the action a Class II classification, meaning that consuming the affected water may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, though the probability of serious harm is considered remote. All three recall listings remain active, and no termination date has been provided by federal records as of publication.

The recalled products were distributed exclusively in Illinois and Wisconsin. Shoppers in both states who purchased Valley Springs water in 1-gallon or 2.5-gallon containers are encouraged to check their bottles carefully. All lot codes across the affected product lines are included in this recall, meaning no specific production batch has been exempted from the recall.

Here’s How to Tell If Your Bottle Is Part of the Recall

Six product varieties fall under this recall, all sold under the Valley Springs brand name. The largest portion covers 379,868 units of Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water in 1-gallon plastic jugs with UPC 0 31193-00701 9, under recall number H-0534-2026, per the FDA. A separate 1-gallon variety with fluoride added, UPC 0 31193-01301 0, accounts for 7,840 additional units under recall number H-0535-2026.

Another 263,440 units of Valley Springs Steamed Distilled Water in 1-gallon containers, UPC 0 31193-00601 2, are also recalled under number H-0536-2026. Additional affected products include a 2.5-gallon variety, UPC 0 31193-01501, a 1-gallon infant water labeled “Not Sterile,” UPC 0 31193-01401 7, and a pet-specific product, Daisy’s Doggy Water, UPC 0 31193-90100. All share the same FDA Event ID: 98410.

All three recalls are tied to the same underlying reason: water bottled under insanitary conditions. The FDA notes that such conditions may increase the risk of contamination during production or handling. The recalling firm is located at N8682 Muskrat Road, Portage, Wisconsin. Consumers who are unsure whether their product is affected should check the UPC code on the label.

What the FDA’s Class II Label Actually Means for Consumers

A Class II recall is the FDA’s middle-tier risk classification. According to the agency, it applies when a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, or when the probability of serious harm is considered remote. It does not mean the product has been confirmed to cause illness, but that the FDA has determined the risk is worth addressing.

The FDA uses sanitary standards during production to protect public health, and conditions that fall short of those standards can prompt a recall regardless of whether illness has been reported.

Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC voluntarily initiated the recall, which federal records indicate was communicated to consignees through multiple channels, including email, fax, letters, press releases, telephone, and in-person visits. While the FDA did not elaborate on which specific sanitary conditions were violated, the agency’s Class II classification and public listing confirm it has reviewed and formally recognized the recall.

What to Do If You Have One of the Recalled Bottles

If you have any of the affected Valley Springs products at home, do not drink the water. The safest course of action is to discard the bottle entirely or bring it back to where you bought it for a full refund. Because all lot codes are included in the recall, there is no need to cross-reference a production date.

The recall applies only to products distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin, so consumers in other states are not affected. That said, anyone who purchased Valley Springs brand water while traveling through or shopping in either state should verify the UPC code against the list of recalled products. The brand and UPC information on the label are the most reliable identifiers to check.

As of publication, all three recalls remain ongoing with no end date set, and Newsweek noted it reached out to Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC, for comment. Consumers can visit the FDA’s recall database and search Event ID 98410 for the latest updates on this or any other active recall.