The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1414-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

Wild Harvest Organic Apple Juice Recalled for Patulin Contamination

Clement Pappas & Co. is recalling Wild Harvest Organic Apple Juice because it contains patulin levels between 57.4 and 100 ppb.

What this means for you

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, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Clement Pappas & Co., Inc. is recalling Wild Harvest Organic Apple Juice, 64 FL OZ (2 QTS) 1.89L, distributed by Supervalu Inc. The recall is due to the presence of patulin in the product's Organic Apple Juice Concentrate ingredient.

Patulin levels were found to be between 57.4 and 100 ppb. The affected product is identified by specific lot numbers and expiration dates, including 3690230281 (1/28/2014), 3690230351 (2/4/2014), 3690230491 (2/18/2014), 3690230561 (2/25/2014), and 3690230771 (3/18/2014).

The product was distributed nationwide. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed above and stop consuming the product if it matches the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
wild harvest organic apple juice 64 FL OZ (2 QTS) 1.89L UPC 011535025567 Distributed by Supervalu Inc. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by Clement Pappas & Co., Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same hazard · patulin contamination

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