Over 650,000 Plastic Water Bottles Recalled Due to Unsanitary Conditions

FDA classifies recall as Class II, citing potential for temporary or reversible health issues

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:47am

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for over 650,000 bottled water units sold in Illinois and Wisconsin. The recall involves several Valley Springs bottled water products produced by Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC in Portage, Wisconsin, due to the water being bottled under insanitary conditions.

Why it matters

The FDA uses a Class II recall designation when conditions during production do not meet required sanitary standards designed to protect public health, indicating a potential risk of temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences for consumers. This recall highlights the importance of maintaining proper sanitation protocols in the food and beverage industry to ensure product safety.

The details

The largest portion of the recall covers 379,868 units of Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water sold in 1-gallon plastic jugs. Additional recalled products include Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water with Fluoride Added (7,840 units) and Valley Springs Steamed Distilled Water (263,440 units), all bottled by Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC and distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin.

  • The recalls were initiated on February 6, 2026.
  • The FDA assigned a Class II classification on February 26, 2026.

The players

Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC

A bottled water company based in Portage, Wisconsin that produced the recalled products.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The federal agency that issued the Class II recall due to the water being bottled under insanitary conditions.

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What’s next

The FDA records indicate that the recalls are ongoing, with no termination date provided, as the company works to address the sanitation issues that led to the recall.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of strict sanitation protocols in the food and beverage industry to protect consumer health. It serves as a reminder for companies to vigilantly maintain production standards and for consumers to be cautious of any product safety concerns that may arise.