The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0820-2013·Announced 2012-12-19

Baugher's Unpasteurized Apple Cider Recalled Due to E. coli 0157:H7 Illnesses

Baugher Enterprises is recalling unpasteurized apple cider linked to confirmed E. coli 0157:H7 foodborne illnesses. The product was sold in Maryland and the Gettysburg, PA area.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the product is linked to foodborne illnesses in cases confirmed with E. coli 0157:H7, and the agency classification is FDA Class I, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Baugher Enterprises, Incorporated is recalling approximately 14,200 gallons of Baugher's Apple Cider in one-gallon and half-gallon plastic jugs. The product is unpasteurized and labeled with a warning that it may contain harmful bacteria. The recall is being conducted because the product is potentially linked to foodborne illnesses in cases confirmed with E. coli 0157:H7.

The affected product was distributed to a distributor in Maryland and retailers in Maryland and the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania area. The jugs are labeled with the UPCs 710372330024 and 710372330017 and do not have lot numbers. The product is labeled "Fresh" and "Preservatives added-keep under refrigeration."

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type of recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Baugher's Apple Cider, one gallon and half gallon plastic jugs, with plastic caps labeled in part ***Fresh*** Preservatives added-keep under refrigeration***. Jugs are labeled in part ***FDA Required Warning: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful
Manufacturer
Baugher Enterprises, Incorporated
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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