Giant Eagle Organic Apple Juice Recalled for Patulin Contamination
Clement Pappas & Co. is recalling Giant Eagle Nature's Basket 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 Giant Eagle Nature's Basket Organic Apple Juice, 64 FL OZ (2 QT) 1.89 L, distributed by Giant Eagle Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA. The recall is due to the presence of patulin in the Organic Apple Juice Concentrate ingredient, with levels detected between 57.4 and 100 ppb.
The affected product is identified by the UPC 030034056063. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates associated with the recall include 3690230281 (1/28/2014), 3690230491 (2/18/2014), 3690230351 (2/4/2014), and 3690230701 (3/11/2014). The product was distributed nationwide.
Consumers with this product should check their lot numbers and expiration dates against the list provided. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm or retailer for instructions on disposal or refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Giant Eagle Nature's Basket Organic Apple Juice Net 64 FL OZ (2 QT) 1.89 L UPC 030034056063 Distributed by Giant Eagle Inc. Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2809
- Manufacturer
- Clement Pappas & Co., Inc.
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
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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