Kroger Apple Juice Recalled for Excessive Patulin Levels
Kroger is recalling 64 fl oz bottles of 100% natural apple juice because testing revealed patulin levels three times over the legal limit.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the presence of a mycotoxin (patulin) at levels significantly exceeding legal limits.
Plain-English summary
The Kroger Co. is recalling 95,176 bottles of 64 fl oz 100% natural apple juice from concentrate. The recall was initiated after the Alabama Department of Agriculture notified the firm that laboratory tests indicated patulin levels in two specific code dates were three times over the legal limit.
The affected product is identified by the UPC 0 11110 82161 0 and has sell-by dates of July 30, 2016, and August 10, 2016. The product was distributed to consumers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and sell-by dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact The Kroger Co. for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kroger 100% natural apple FROM CONCENTRATE 64FL OZ. INGREDIENTS: APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (FILTERED WATER, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C). DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 82161 0
- Manufacturer
- The Kroger Co
- Category
- Food — Beverages
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)
- Sell By JUL 30 16 and Sell By AUG 10 16
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