FDA Recalls Carrot Juice Due to Potential Botulism Contamination
Healthy Choice/Island Blends is recalling 118 gallons of carrot juice sold in California due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
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 and involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with severe health consequences, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Healthy Choice/Island Blends, Inc. (dba Juice Connection) is recalling 118 gallons of 'Liquid Gold 24K Carrot Juice' because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The affected product is identified by UPC Code 7 63213 00130 0 and was distributed within California.
The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this product. Consumers who have purchased this specific product should check their pantries and dispose of the juice or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Carrot juice. Labeling reads in part:"***LIQUID GOLD 24K CARROT JUICE***JUICE CONNECTION LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90058*** 7 62313 00130 0***INGREDIENTS: PASTEURIZED CARROT JUICE***".
- 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)
- UPC Code 7 63213 00130 0
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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