Aseltines Apple Cider Recalled for Excessive Patulin Levels
Aseltines is recalling 100% Apple Cider in 1/2 gallon and 1 gallon sizes because testing revealed patulin levels exceeding 50 ppb.
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, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a low-risk contamination (patulin) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Aseltines is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 100% Juice Apple Cider. The affected products are the 1/2 gallon size (UPC 5169600064) and the 1 gallon size (UPC 5169600128). The recall involves 3,816 half-gallon units and 3,576 one-gallon units.
The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for patulin in excess of 50 ppb. Patulin is a mycotoxin that can be produced by certain molds. The affected units were distributed to distributors in Michigan and Illinois. The products carry a 'SELL BY' date of 03/29/20.
Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Aseltines 100% JUICE Apple Cider 1/2 gallon UPC 5169600064 and 1 gallon UPC 5169600128
- Manufacturer
- Aseltines
- Category
- Food — Juice
- 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)
- SELL BY 03/29/20
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