The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0017-2016·Announced 2015-10-21

Materne Recalls GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce Due to Potential Mold Presence

Materne North America is voluntarily recalling GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Pear, due to the potential presence of mold. The recall affects 34,573 cases distributed in the US and Canada.

What this means for you

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 indicates a situation where there is a remote probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is potential mold, which is a low-risk contamination compared to high-risk pathogens, and no illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Materne North America has initiated a voluntary recall of GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Pear, individually wrapped in foil pouches in cardboard cartons. The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of mold in the product. The affected product is available in 4-pack, 12-pack, 16-pack, 18-pack, 20-pack, or 48-pack sizes.

The recall covers 34,573 cases of the product. Distribution was domestic across multiple US states and territories, as well as foreign distribution to Canada. The specific lots affected are those with Best by Dates of 6/30/16 and 7/26/16.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific dates and product description. If they possess the recalled items, they should stop consuming them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Pear, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack, 20-pack, or 48-pack
Manufacturer
Materne, North America
Category
Food — Applesauce
Hazard
Affected units
34,573

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)

  • All lots with Best by Dates: 6/30/16 and 7/26/16

Distribution

Distributed in 30 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Materne, North America under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 13 products in this recall →

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