The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1678-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

Kauffman's Fruit Farm Sweet Apple Cider Recalled for High Patulin Levels

Kauffman's Fruit Farm is recalling Sweet Apple Cider in multiple sizes due to high patulin levels. The product was distributed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves high levels of patulin, a mycotoxin associated with health risks. The rubric assigns a score of 3 to risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kauffman's Fruit Farm and Market, Inc. is recalling Sweet Apple Cider due to the discovery of high patulin levels in one lot. The product is labeled "Keep Refrigerated" and is packed in 128 Fl. Oz., 64 Fl. Oz., 32 Fl. Oz., 16 Fl. Oz., and 12 Fl. Oz. jugs. The specific lot is identified by the "Enjoy Thru" date of 08/02/18.

The recalled apple cider was distributed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The source text does not specify the exact number of units recalled or the specific retail locations where the product was sold.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific "Enjoy Thru" date and size listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider; Keep Refrigerated; Kauffman's Fruit Farm, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505; Enjoy thru 08/02/18. Packed in Net Wt 128 Fl. Oz.; 64 Fl. Oz.; 32 Fl. Oz.; 16 Fl. Oz. and 12 Fl. Oz.
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)

  • Enjoy Thru 08/02/18

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: