Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider Recalled for Patulin Contamination
Ricker Hill Farms is recalling specific apple cider products because they contain patulin levels exceeding FDA limits.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a chemical contaminant (patulin) exceeding limits, but no specific illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Ricker Hill Farms is voluntarily recalling two apple cider products: Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider in 64 fl. oz. plastic jugs and Northland Apples Sweet Maine Cider in 12 oz plastic bottles. The recall is due to the presence of patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50ppb.
The affected products were distributed in Maine. The recall covers 230 cases of the half-gallon jugs and 62 cases of the 12 oz bottles. The use-by date for the affected items is 10/25/17.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- (1) Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider packaged in plastic Half Gallon UV Treated (64 fl. oz.) Jugs UPC 7461380009 (2) Northland Apples Sweet Maine Cider, 12 oz plastic bottle UPC 7461360009
- Manufacturer
- Ricker Hill Farms
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Use By Date: 10/25/17
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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