The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0006-2019·Announced 2018-10-10

Oregon Heritage Farms Apple Cider Recalled for Elevated Patulin Levels

Oregon Heritage Farms is recalling 1-gallon containers of Family Blend Apple Cider due to elevated levels of patulin.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves an elevated level of patulin, a mycotoxin, which poses a health risk, but the source text does not report specific illnesses or injuries, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Oregon Heritage Developments Inc dba Oregon Heritage Farms is recalling 1-gallon plastic containers of Family Blend Apple Cider, 100% Juice. The recall involves 1,632 cases, totaling 6,528 one-gallon containers or 6,528 gallons of product.

The recall was initiated because the apple cider contains an elevated level of patulin. Patulin is a mycotoxin that can be present in apple products. The affected product is identified by the UPC 8 53581 00202 0 and specific lot codes: 227OHF18, 231OHF18, and 225OHF18.

The product was distributed in Oregon. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot codes and UPCs. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 100% Juice, 1 gallon plastic container, UPC: 8 53581 00202 0. The label is read in parts: "***FAMILY BLEND Apple Cider 100% Juice Not from concentrate *** Pasteurized ***Refrigerate After Opening *** Ingredients: Apple Cider ***P

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)

  • Lot codes on bottle: 227OHF18 231OHF18 225OHF18

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: