If you’re someone who sleeps with a C-Pap machine, uses Neti Pots when you get sick, or likes to have a humidifier running during dry winters at home, you probably use distilled water to fuel these things … and the FDA has some news that might concern you. More than 38,000 gallons of Meijer-brand distilled water were recalled after customers discovered a floating black foreign substance inside sealed jugs. Vague and disgusting.
The recall affects Meijer Steam Distilled Water sold across six Midwest states — and if you rely on distilled water for medical devices like CPAP machines, this is one you shouldn’t ignore.
What Happened?
According to the FDA, Meijer voluntarily recalled the water after reports of a mysterious black substance appearing inside the product. The agency did not identify the material, explain how it got there, or clarify whether it poses a health risk, which somehow makes it feel more ominous. The product in question is Meijer Steam Distilled Water, sold in one-gallon plastic jugs with red caps.
Where the Recalled Meijer Distilled Water Was Sold
The recalled water was distributed across six states:
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Wisconsin
If you shop at Meijer in any of those states, it’s worth checking your stash — especially if you buy distilled water in bulk and forget about it until bedtime.
Which Water to Dump Down the Drain
The FDA says consumers should stop using and return or discard the following product:
- Meijer Steam Distilled Water
- Size: 128 fl oz (1 gallon / 3.78L)
- Packaging: Plastic jug with red plastic lid
- UPC: 041250841197
- Distributor: Meijer Distribution, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI
- Sell-by date: October 4, 2026
- Product ID (PID): 472859
- Meijer Item Code (MIC): 477910
If your jug matches those details — especially if anything inside it looks even remotely questionable — the FDA’s guidance is simple: don’t use it.
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