Barsotti Organic Carrot Juice recalled due to under-processing
Barsotti Organic Carrot Juice in 16 oz and 64 oz bottles (also sold under Trader Joe's label) is recalled because it was determined to be under-processed. This may allow harmful bacteria to survive.
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 3/5 (High).
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: Under-processed juice creates potential for high-risk pathogenic contamination. The FDA Class II classification indicates significant product deviation with potential for adverse health consequences. No illnesses or hospitalizations reported, so classified as High rather than Severe per rubric criteria.
Plain-English summary
Barsotti Organic Carrot Juice is being recalled due to under-processing. The recalled product includes Barsotti brand juice in 16 oz and 64 oz plastic bottles and Trader Joe's 100% Juice Organic Carrot in 16 oz and 32 oz bottles. Approximately 11,499 cases have been distributed.
The product was determined to be under-processed. Under-processing may allow harmful bacteria to survive in the juice, creating a potential health risk to consumers.
The recalled product was distributed throughout the United States in the following states: California, Connecticut, Texas, Washington, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, Virginia, and Arizona. Specific lot codes with best-by dates ranging from February 22, 2024 through March 19, 2024 are included in the recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the store where it was purchased or dispose of it safely. For additional information, contact Barsotti Juice Company at (530) 622-4629 or visit www.barsottijuice.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Barsotti Organic Carrot Juice 16 oz. and 64 oz. plastic bottles Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Ingredient: Fresh Pressed Organic Carrot Juice. Flash Pasteurized. Barsotti Juice Co., Camino, CA 95709 (530_ 622-4629 www.barsottijuice.com Trader Joe's 100% Juice Organic Carrot…
- Manufacturer
- Barsotti Juice Company, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Juice / Beverage
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 11,499
Distribution
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