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FDA Recalls 650,000 Valley Springs Water Bottles Over Sanitation

2/28/2026

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class II recall for Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC, based in Portage, Wisconsin.
The recall affects over 650,000 units across Valley Springs products due to insanitary bottling.
The portion, 379,868 units in 1-gallon water, was sold in Illinois and Wisconsin.
FDA notes temporary health issues are possible, but serious consequences are unlikely.
The recalls began February 6, 2026 and remain ongoing.

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Story summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class II recall for Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC, based in Portage, Wisconsin.
The recall affects over 650,000 units across Valley Springs products due to insanitary bottling.
The portion, 379,868 units in 1-gallon water, was sold in Illinois and Wisconsin.
FDA notes temporary health issues are possible, but serious consequences are unlikely.
The recalls began February 6, 2026 and remain ongoing.