Heinen's Organic Apple Juice Recalled for Patulin Contamination
Clement Pappas & Co. is recalling Heinen's organic 100% Apple Juice because it contains patulin levels above acceptable limits.
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 hazard involves a mycotoxin (patulin) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.
Plain-English summary
Clement Pappas & Co., Inc. is recalling 187 units of Heinen's organic 100% Apple Juice, 64 FL. OZ. (2QT) 1.89L. The product is distributed by Heinen's, Inc. in Warrensville Heights, OH, and 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 harmful to human health when consumed in significant quantities.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number 3690230432 with an expiration date of 2/12/2014. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Heinen's organic 100% Apple Juice 64 FL. OZ. (2QT) 1.89L UPC 020601403031 Distributed by: Heinen's, Inc, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
- Manufacturer
- Clement Pappas & Co., Inc.
- Category
- Food — Juice
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 187
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)
- Lot number Exp Date 3690230432 2/12/2014
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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