Trader Joe's Apple Juice Recalled for Patulin Contamination
Clement Pappas & Co. is recalling Trader Joe's Apple Juice because organic apple juice concentrate contained 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 hazard involves a low-risk contamination (patulin) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Clement Pappas & Co., Inc. is recalling Trader Joe's Apple Juice 64 FL OZ (2 QT) 1.89 L. The recall is due to the discovery that one of the product's ingredients, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, contained patulin levels between 57.4 and 100 ppb.
The affected product is distributed and sold exclusively by Trader Joe's in Monrovia, CA. The recall covers specific lot numbers with expiration dates ranging from May 25, 2014, to July 11, 2014. The distribution pattern is listed as nationwide.
Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or retailer for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Trader Joe's Apple Juice 64 FL OZ (2 QT) 1.89 L UPC 00746854 Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's Monrovia, CA 91016
- 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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