Box Mill Farm Apple Cider Recalled for Inadequate Pasteurization
Box Mill Farm is recalling pasteurized apple cider in gallon and half-gallon containers due to inadequate pasteurization. The product was distributed in Massachusetts.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving potential food safety hazards like inadequate pasteurization.
Plain-English summary
Box Mill Farm is recalling Pasteurized Apple Cider in 1-gallon and half-gallon containers. The recall is being conducted because the product was inadequately pasteurized. A total of 250 units are affected, consisting of 134 cases of gallon containers and 116 cases of half-gallon containers.
The affected product has a sell-by date of 4/10/17 and was distributed in Massachusetts (MA).
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Box Mill Farm Pasteurized Apple Cider in 1 gallon containers and Half-Gallon containers
- Manufacturer
- Box Mill Farm
- Category
- Food — Beverages
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)
- Sell by date of 4/10/17
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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