The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1328-2013·Announced 2013-04-24

Fresh & Easy Organic Apple Juice Recalled for Potential Patulin Contamination

Fresh & Easy is recalling Organic 100% Apple Juice from concentrate because it may be contaminated with patulin. The product was distributed in California, Arizona, and Nevada.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and patulin is a mycotoxin associated with health risks. The rubric assigns a score of 3 to high-risk pathogens or risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Fresh & Easy is voluntarily recalling Fresh & Easy Organic 100% Apple Juice from concentrate, 64 oz, 8 units/case. The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with patulin.

The affected product was distributed in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The recall covers 173 cases. Specific lot codes and expiration dates are provided in the official recall notice for identification purposes.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and expiration dates listed in the official FDA notice. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh & Easy Organic 100% Apple Juice from concentrate, 64 oz, 8 units/case. UPC/Barcode: 50513790021007 ORIN: 100012615 SPORIN: 100012623
Manufacturer
Fresh And Easy
Affected units
173

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 (3)

  • Lot Code: 3690430491
  • expiration 2/18/2014. Lot Code: 3690430701
  • expiration 3/11/2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: