Valley Springs Artesian Gold Recalls Bottled Water Due to Insanitary Conditions
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Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC has voluntarily recalled nearly 380,000 units of bottled water products distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin due to concerns over insanitary bottling conditions.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Illinois, Wisconsin. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of several bottled water products. The recall was issued because the water was found to have been bottled under insanitary conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated this as a Class II recall, which was initiated by the firm on February 6, 2026.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 379,868 units distributed across Illinois and Wisconsin. All codes for the following products are included:
- Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water: 1 Gallon (128 Fl oz) plastic jug. UPC: 0 31193-00701 9.
- Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water: 2.5 Gallon (320 Fl oz/9.4L) plastic jug. UPC: 0 31193-01501 4.
- Infant Water: 1 Gallon (128 Fl oz) plastic jug. UPC: 0 31193-01401 7.
- Daisy's Doggy Water: 1 Gallon (128 Fl oz) plastic jug. UPC: 0 31193-90100 3. Distributed by DDW LLC.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased any of the affected bottled water products should immediately stop using them. The products were bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, located at N8682 Muskrat Rd, Portage, WI 53901. Consumers may contact the firm directly regarding the recall or return the items to the point of purchase.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant as it involves nearly 380,000 units of water, including products specifically marketed for infants and pets, that may have been compromised by insanitary production environments.
Source
Information provided by the FDA. Recall Number: H-0534-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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