Buell's Orchard Recalls Trader Joe's Apple Cider Due to Patulin
Buell's Orchard is recalling Trader Joe's Apple Cider because patulin was detected at 63.7 ppb. The product was distributed in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
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, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a chemical contaminant (patulin) without reported adverse health consequences, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Buell's Orchard is recalling Trader Joe's Apple Cider, 64 fl oz (2 qt) bottles, due to the presence of patulin. The recall involves 2,758 units of the product, which is labeled as "NOT FROM CONCENTRATE SHAKE WELL NO PRESERVATIVES 100% JUICE PASTEURIZED. PERISHABLE, KEEP REFRIGERATED." The specific UPC for the affected product is 0016 4580.
The recall was initiated because patulin was found in the apple cider at a level of 63.7 ppb. Patulin is a mycotoxin that can be produced by molds and is generally not considered safe for consumption in food products.
The affected product was distributed in Massachusetts (MA) and Pennsylvania (PA). The source text indicates a "SELL BY MAY 15" code, though the specific year is not provided in the raw text. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and sell-by date and dispose of the product if it matches the description.
The recalled product
- Product
- TRADER JOE'S Apple Cider, NOT FROM CONCENTRATE SHAKE WELL NO PRESERVATIVES 100% JUICE PASTEURIZED. PERISHABLE, KEEP REFRIGERATED. NET 64 FL OZ (2 QT) 1.89 L. UPC: 0016 4580.
- Manufacturer
- Buell's Orchard
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,758
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 MAY 15
Distribution
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