Bottled water recalled over black substance. See affected states.

Supermarket and grocery retailer Meijer has recalled over 38,000 gallons of water due to a black substance found in the bottles.

The bottles were recalled due to a “floating black foreign substance in the product,” Meijer shared in a recent enforcement report shared on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website.

The Michigan-based grocery retailer initiated the recall on Nov. 13, and the 1-gallon bottles of steam-distilled water were sold in plastic jugs in six states.

Meijer said in its announcement that 38,043 gallons of water have been recalled.

The bottles contain 128 fluid ounces of water (1 gallon or 3.78 liters), packaged in a plastic jug with a red plastic lid.

Here’s what we know so far about the recalled water.

How do I know if I have the recalled water?

Per Meijer, the following information is listed on the bottles:

• Sell by date – Oct. 4, 2026
• UPC no. – 041250841197
• Lot Code – 39-222 #3
• Product ID – 472859
• Meijer item code – 477910

Where were the recalled products sold?

The products were sold in the following states:

• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Ohio
• Michigan
• Wisconsin

USA TODAY has contacted Meijer for more details about the recall.

Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at [email protected].