More than 650,000 plastic water bottles have been recalled in two states, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC, initally recalled the products on Feb. 6 because the water was bottled under “insanitary conditions.” On Feb. 26, the FDA gave the recall the second-highest risk level, Class II, meaning the risk of severe health effects is low, but there is a possibility of temporary or reversible consequences.1

Which Water Bottles Were Recalled?

The recall affects the following products:

• Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water; size: 1 gallon; UPC: 0 31193-00701 9
• Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water; size: 2.5 gallons; UPC: 0 31193-01501 4
• Infant Water; size: 1 gallon; UPC: 0 31193-01401 7
• Daisy’s Doggy Water; size: 1 gallon; UPC: 0 31193-90100 3
• Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water. Fluoride Added; size: 1 gallon; UPC: 0 31193-01301 0
• Valley Springs Steamed Distilled Water; size: 1 gallon; UPC: 0 31193-00601 2

A total of 651,148 water bottles were recalled, and the products were distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin.

What You Should Do

The FDA did not provide specific instructions for this recall. However, as a Class II recall, the safest option is not to use the recalled water bottles, and to toss or return them instead.