The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1581-2019·Announced 2019-07-24

Valley Processing Recalls Single Strength Apple Juice Due to Patulin

Valley Processing, Inc. is recalling 11,504 gallons of single strength apple juice because patulin levels exceeded 50 ppb. The product was distributed in California.

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, which typically involves a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, and the hazard is a specific chemical contaminant (patulin) rather than a high-risk pathogen like Listeria or E. coli.

Plain-English summary

Valley Processing, Inc. is recalling 11,504 gallons of single strength apple juice shipped in a 5700-gallon tanker. The product is identified by Lot number 083018-J5 and was distributed in California.

The recall was initiated because patulin was found at levels greater than 50 ppb. Patulin is a mycotoxin that can be produced by molds growing on apples and apple products.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Single Strength Apple Juice shipped in 5700 gallon tanker. The tanker label is read in parts: "***SINGLE STRENGTH APPLE JUICE ***VALLEY PROCESSING INC. SUNNYSIDE, WA *** O/TKR LUDFORD'S INC ***PO #53018VP-8 *** BRIX: 11.5 MIN***".
Manufacturer
Valley Processing, Inc.
Category
Food — Juice
Hazard

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: 083018-J5

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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