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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Erin Keller

Nearly 40,000 gallons of water sold in six states under recall for ‘foreign black substance’

Meijer is recalling nearly 39,000 gallons of distilled water across several Midwest states after a black foreign substance was found floating in thousands of one-gallon jugs.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says Meijer Steam Distilled Water, sold in one-gallon red-capped containers, was voluntarily recalled by the retailer in November 2025 after contamination reports. The recall is ongoing as officials continue investigating the issue.

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