Recent Bottled Water Recall
Recent Bottled Water Recall Highlights Ongoing Water Safety Concerns for Lowcountry Homeowners
In January 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of more than 38,000 gallons of bottled water after a mysterious foreign substance was found floating inside sealed one-gallon containers of Meijer Steam Distilled Water. The recall, initiated by Meijer Inc. on November 13, 2025, affects products with a best-by date of October 4, 2026, and lot code 39-222 #3 sold primarily in several Midwest states. Experts are still investigating the nature of the contaminant, and consumers are advised not to use or consume recalled jugs of water.
Many families count on bottled water as a trusted fallback when tap water doesn’t seem ideal. This recall is a vivid reminder that bottled water isn’t automatically guaranteed to be free of impurities. Contamination can occur during sourcing, bottling, handling, or storage, and problems may not be noticed until after products are in homes.
For homeowners in the Lowcountry, from Hilton Head and Bluffton all the way to Charleston, water quality is already something many think about regularly. The region has unique water challenges, including minerals, seasonal shifts in supply sources, and concerns about taste, odor, and overall purity. Relying solely on bottled water does not eliminate uncertainty, cost, or long-term environmental waste.
A proactive first step toward peace of mind is testing your own water. Whole-home water filtration treats water at the point it enters your house so that every tap delivers cleaner, filtered water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and more without dependence on bottled products.
Homeowners who want added confidence in their water can schedule a free water analysis to learn exactly what is in their tap water and explore solutions for healthier water throughout their entire home.
This information is shared for general awareness only and is not intended to replace official recall notices or guidance from manufacturers or public health agencies.
