The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1416-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

Greenway Organic Apple Juice Recalled for Patulin Contamination

Clement Pappas & Co. is recalling Greenway Organic Apple Juice From Concentrate because the ingredient was found to contain 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, which typically indicates a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard involves patulin contamination, which is a low-risk contamination compared to high-risk pathogens like Listeria or Salmonella, and no illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Clement Pappas & Co., Inc. is recalling Greenway Organic Apple Juice From Concentrate, 64 FL Oz (2 QTS) 1.89L, distributed by OnPoint Inc. The recall involves specific lot numbers with expiration dates ranging from February 4, 2014, to March 11, 2014. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because one of the product's ingredients, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, was found to contain patulin levels between 57.4 and 100 ppb. Patulin is a mycotoxin that can be present in apple products.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check the lot numbers and expiration dates on the packaging. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should stop using it and contact the distributor or retailer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Greenway Organic Apple Juice From Concentrate 64 FL Oz (2 QTS) 1.89L UPC 70625348405 Distributed by OnPoint Inc. 2 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645

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.

See all 18 products in this recall →