S Martinelli Apple Juice Recalled for Potential Patulin Contamination
S Martinelli & Company is recalling approximately 7,234 cases of apple juice in 10 oz bottles due to potential contamination with patulin. Consumers who have purchased affected product should not consume it.
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: This is an FDA Class II recall for a high-risk pathogenic contamination (patulin is a mycotoxin associated with fungal spoilage). The source text does not report any confirmed illnesses or injuries, making the hazard theoretical at present. Per the rubric, high-risk contamination without reported illness is a High (3) classification.
Plain-English summary
S Martinelli & Company is recalling apple juice sold in clear/translucent bulbous round glass bottles with white metal screw-top lids due to potential contamination with patulin. The recalled product was distributed across 27 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, and WI.
The affected product has a UPC of 0 41244 64102 2 and a best-by date of 05DEC2026. Multiple pallet/batch numbers are associated with this recall. Approximately 7,234 cases have been distributed.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled apple juice should not consume it. Anyone who has consumed the product and has health concerns should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Apple Juice; clear/translucent bulbous/round glass bottle with white metal screw top lid; (4 - 10 oz bottles per pack; 6 packs per case)
- Manufacturer
- S Martinelli & Company
- Category
- Food — Juice / Beverage
- Affected units
- 7,234
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 (20)
- UPC: 0 41244 64102 2 BEST BY: 05DEC2026 Pallet/Batch Numbers: 0001254859
- 0001255023
- 0001255026
- 0001254864
- 0001254917
- 0001254874
- 0001254984
- 0001254860
- 0001255030
- 0001255033
- 0001254901
- 0001254913
- 0001254884
- 0001254903
- 0001254857
- 0001255027
- 0001254861
- 0001254924
- 0001254957
- 0001254876
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