Kauffman's Sweet Apple Cider Recalled for Elevated Patulin Levels
A L Kauffman & Sons Co. is recalling 1,740.5 gallons of Sweet Apple Cider due to elevated levels of patulin. The product was distributed in PA, MD, TN, and NJ.
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 the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.
Plain-English summary
A L Kauffman & Sons Co. DBA Kauffman's Fruit Farm and Market is recalling 1,740.5 gallons of Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider. The recall was initiated because the product contains elevated levels of patulin, a mycotoxin that can be harmful to human health.
The affected product is packaged in plastic bottles with screw-cap lids in 12-ounce, 1/2-gallon, and 1-gallon sizes, as well as in 350-gallon and 250-gallon totes. The specific code for the recalled product is Best By: 5/10/21 (9). The product was distributed to retailers, distributors, and direct accounts in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider; Keep Refrigerated; Packaged in plastic bottles with screw-cap lids in the following sizes: 12-once: 25 bottles per case. 1/2-gallon: 9 bottles per case 1-gallon: 4 bottles per case. 350-gallon tote 250-gallon tote
- 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)
- Best By: 5/10/21 (9)
Distribution
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