The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1422-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

Wegmans Organic Apple Juice Recalled for Patulin Contamination

Clement Pappas & Co. is recalling Wegmans 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. 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 Wegmans Organic Apple Juice, 64 FL OZ (2 QT) 1.89 L, distributed by Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. in Rochester, NY. The recall is due to the presence of patulin, a mycotoxin, in the Organic Apple Juice Concentrate ingredient.

The source text states that patulin levels were found to be between 57.4 and 100 ppb. The affected product is identified by UPC 077890206058. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the recall notice, ranging from January 28, 2014, to March 19, 2014.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and lot numbers. If found, they should stop consuming the juice and follow instructions from the recalling firm or retailer for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans Organic Apple Juice 64 FL OZ (2 QT) 1.89 L UPC 077890206058 Distributed by: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Rochester, NY 14603
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.

See all 18 products in this recall →