Whole Foods Recalls 365 Organic Apple Juice for Elevated Patulin Levels
Whole Foods Market is recalling 365 Organic 100% Apple Juice due to elevated patulin levels. The recall covers 6.75 fl oz and 64 fl oz bottles distributed nationwide.
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, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.
Plain-English summary
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 365 Organic 100% Apple Juice from concentrate with Vitamin C and Calcium. The recall is being conducted because the product has been found to contain elevated levels of patulin, a mycotoxin that can be produced by molds growing on apples.
The affected products are the 6.75 fl oz bottles (UPC 0 99482 42095 6) and the 64 fl oz bottles (UPC 0 99482 42096 3). The recall includes specific expiration dates ranging from January 15, 2014, to March 25, 2014, for the 64 oz size, and February 14, 2014, and February 15, 2014, for the 6.75 oz size. A total of 39,056 units of the 64 oz size and 23,576 units of the 4-pack 6.75 oz size are involved in the recall.
The product was distributed nationwide. Consumers who have purchased these specific items should stop using them and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- 365 Organic 100% Apple Juice from concentrate with Vitamin C and Calcium in 6.75 fl oz (UPC 0 99482 42095 6) and 64 fl oz. (UPC 0 99482 42096 3) Distributed by: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703; 8 units peer shipping case
- Manufacturer
- Whole Foods Market
- 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 (8)
- 6.75 fl oz (UPC 0 99482 42095 6) - Expiration dates 2/14/2014 & 02/15/2014
- 64 oz (UPC 0 99482 42096 3) - Expiration dates 1/15/2014
- 1/29/2014
- 2/12/2014
- 2/18/2014
- 2/27/2014
- 3/11/2014
- and 3/25/2014.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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