The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0019-2016·Announced 2015-10-21

Materne Recalls GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce Due to Potential Mold Presence

Materne North America is voluntarily recalling GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Organic Apple, due to the potential presence of mold.

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 and involves a voluntary precautionary recall for potential mold contamination without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Materne North America has initiated a voluntary recall of GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Organic Apple, 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, and 48-pack sizes. The recall covers all lots with Best by Dates of 6/30/16 and 7/26/16. A total of 34,573 cases were distributed domestically across multiple states and to Canada.

Consumers should check their pantries for the affected product and stop using it if it matches the description and dates provided. The source text does not specify further consumer instructions beyond the initiation of the recall.

The recalled product

Product
GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Organic Apple, 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.

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