The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1486-2023·Announced 2023-09-06

Grape Juice Recalled for Bloating in Sealed Cups

Lyons Magnus LLC is recalling GFS Harvest Valley Grape Juice in 4 fl oz cups due to signs of bloating in containers. Consumers in multiple states should not consume and should dispose of the product safely.

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: This FDA Class II recall involves no reported illnesses or injuries. The observed bloating hazard suggests potential fermentation or contamination but without identified pathogenic organism or confirmed harm, it meets criteria for a voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus LLC is recalling GFS Harvest Valley Grape Juice packaged in 4 fl oz opaque white plastic cups (96 cups per case) due to signs of bloating observed in the juice cups.

Bloating in sealed containers can indicate gas production from fermentation or microbial contamination. This condition may compromise product integrity and safety.

The recall affects 3,712 cases with Item No. 5695 and Batch Codes 2313, 3313, and 1613 (Best By dates 12/08/23, 12/09/23, and 01/06/24). Affected products were distributed to Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Consumers with this product should not consume it and should dispose of it safely. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

The recalled product

Product
GFS Harvest Valley Grape Juice packaged in 4 fl oz opaque white plastic cup 96 cups per case
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus LLC
Category
Food — Beverages / Juice
Hazard
  • bloating
  • contamination

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 (5)

  • Item No. 5695 Batch Code: 2313
  • 3313
  • 1613 Best By: 12/08/23
  • 12/09/23
  • 01/06/24

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

  • AR
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • KY
  • LA
  • MI
  • NC
  • OH
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • WI

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