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FDA Food recall · Reported March 4, 2026

Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water packaged in the following size plastic jug with plastic caps: 1. 1 Gal Net 128 Fl oz. UPC 0 31193-00701 9. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. 2. 2.5 Gallon Net (320 Fl oz./9.4L). UPC 0 31193-01501 4. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. 3. Infant Water, 1 Gal Net, 128 FL. Oz. Not sterile. Use as directed by physician or by labeling directions for use of infant formula. UPC 0 31193

Water was bottled under insanitary conditions.

Recall #
H-0534-2026
Affected scope
379,868 units
Initiated
February 6, 2026
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Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC recalled Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water packaged in the following size plastic jug with… - a moderate-severity action.

Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water packaged in the following size plastic jug with… was recalled by Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC in March 4, 2026. Reason: Water was bottled under insanitary conditions.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #H-0534-2026 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Water was bottled under insanitary conditions..

Moderate
severity level
380K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
March 4, 2026
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #H-0534-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #H-0534-2026) was formally reported on March 4, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 6, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Portage, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 379,868 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Water was bottled under insanitary conditions. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: IL, WI. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

379,868 units

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water packaged in the following size plastic jug with plastic caps: 1. 1 Gal Net 128 Fl oz. UPC 0 31193-00701 9. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. 2. 2.5 Gallon Net (320 Fl oz./9.4L). UPC 0 31193-01501 4. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. 3. Infant Water, 1 Gal Net, 128 FL. Oz. Not sterile. Use as directed by physician or by labeling directions for use of infant formula. UPC 0 31193-01401 7. 4. Daisy's Doggy Water, 1 Gal Net, 128 FL. Oz. 100% Pure Water. No Chlorine. UPC 0 31193-90100 3. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. Distributed by DDW LLC, 109 S. Thompson Rd., Sun Prairie, WI 53590.

Reason for recall

Water was bottled under insanitary conditions.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number H-0534-2026
Date reported March 4, 2026
Date initiated February 6, 2026
Recalling firm Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC
Firm location Portage, WI
Affected scope 379,868 units
Distribution IL, WI

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

379,868 units units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Valley Springs 100% Natural Bottled Water packaged in the following size plastic jug with plastic caps: 1. 1 Gal Net 128 Fl oz. UPC 0 31193-00701 9. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. 2. 2.5 Gallon Net (320 Fl oz./9.4L). UPC 0 31193-01501 4. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. 3. Infant Water, 1 Gal Net, 128 FL. Oz. Not sterile. Use as directed by physician or by labeling directions for use of infant formula. UPC 0 31193-01401 7. 4. Daisy's Doggy Water, 1 Gal Net, 128 FL. Oz. 100% Pure Water. No Chlorine. UPC 0 31193-90100 3. Bottled by Valley Springs/Artesian Gold, LLC, Portage WI 53901. Distributed by DDW LLC, 109 S. Thompson Rd., Sun Prairie, WI 53590.. Recalled by Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LLC. Units affected: 379,868 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Water was bottled under insanitary conditions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 4, 2026. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: H-0534-2026.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: IL, WI.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (H-0534-2026) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported March 4, 2026. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.