What Is the bottled water recall 2026?

Which bottled water brands and products were recalled in 2026?

The 2026 notices identify Valley Springs products, not bottled water from every brand. The FDA enforcement records give two recall numbers, H-0534-2026 and H-0535-2026, and state that the water was bottled under insanitary conditions.

FOX6 Milwaukee reported 651,148 units, an initiation date of February 6, 2026, and a Class II classification on February 26. Its report names six products. The enforcement records provide UPCs for five listings; the available source details do not provide a UPC or size for steamed distilled water.

The first four entries appear in FDA Enforcement Report H-0534-2026. The fluoride-added gallon appears in FDA Enforcement Report H-0535-2026. FOX6 lists steamed distilled water among the six, but the supplied source details do not give its identifying package information.

Class II is not a statement that every person exposed will become ill. FOX6 describes it as a situation where exposure can cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The records do not specify a particular illness or quantify individual risk.

Is Valley Springs bottled water part of the recall?

Yes, the notices name multiple Valley Springs products, but the recall is not a blanket notice for all bottled water. It covers only the listed Valley Springs products, in the listed sizes, with distribution identified as Illinois and Wisconsin.

The fluoride-added product has its own enforcement report, H-0535-2026, while the natural water, infant water, and dog water entries appear in H-0534-2026. Both records identify FDA event ID 98410 and give the same stated reason: water bottled under insanitary conditions.

This distinction matters when checking a pantry or store receipt. A different brand, product type, or package size is not identified by these records as part of this particular recall. Other bottled-water or flavored-drink notices should not be folded into this one without a matching official notice.

How do I check whether my jug is affected if the recall covers all codes?

Compare the product name, package size, and UPC because the FDA record lists the code information as “All Codes.” A lot number or date code cannot narrow the affected products according to that record.

1. Read the brand and full product name on the label. Check for Valley Springs, including the names Infant Water, Daisy's Doggy Water, and the fluoride-added variety.
2. Check the container size. The supplied records identify gallon and 2.5-gallon jugs, with the fluoride-added water specified as 1 gallon or 128 fluid ounces.
3. Find the UPC printed near the barcode and compare every digit with the table. A similar name alone is not enough to confirm a match.
4. For steamed distilled water, the supplied source information lacks size and UPC details. Check FDA recall notices directly for the full listing rather than guessing from an incomplete identifier.

Use the FDA’s recall and safety-alert records to confirm the enforcement report and any updated instructions. The FDA record reproduced by Food Safety Notice identifies H-0534-2026 and event ID 98410; the second record identifies H-0535-2026 with the same event ID. Reading the product-specific entry avoids treating an unrelated recall as part of this one.

Was the recalled water sold at Walmart or other major retailers?

The available sources identify Illinois and Wisconsin as distribution states, but they do not name Walmart or any other retailer. That means the supplied information cannot confirm a particular chain, store, or online seller.

If you bought a matching jug, check the receipt, purchase account, or store app to identify the seller, then contact that retailer for return and refund instructions. If the purchase channel is unclear, contact Valley Springs using the company details on the product label or the official recall notice. Do not assume that a retailer carried the product solely because it operates in either state.

Keep the product label available while asking for help. The exact product name, size, and UPC help distinguish a listed jug from other bottled water, especially because the notice covers all codes rather than a limited production date.