Great Value Apple Juice Recalled for Inorganic Arsenic Contamination
Refresco Beverages is recalling Great Value 8oz apple juice in 6-packs due to inorganic arsenic levels above FDA guidance. The recall affects approximately 9,535 cases distributed across multiple U.S. states and Puerto Rico.
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: This FDA Class II recall involves inorganic arsenic contamination above the established action level. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this at the High severity level—a confirmed chemical hazard requiring action despite the absence of reported harm.
Plain-English summary
Refresco Beverages US Inc is recalling Great Value brand 8-ounce apple juice sold in 6-packs. The product comes in PET plastic bottles with UPC 0-78742-29655-5 and a "Best if Used by DEC2824 CT89-6" code.
The recalled juice contains inorganic arsenic at levels above the FDA action level established in industry guidance (13.2 ppb). No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.
The affected product was distributed to retail locations across multiple U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop consuming it and dispose of or return the unopened product to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Great Value; 8oz Apple Juice in 6 pack; 100% Juice; packaged in 8 oz. PET plastic bottles; UPC 0-78742-29655-5
- Manufacturer
- Refresco Beverages US Inc
- Category
- Food — Beverages / Juice
- Hazard
- arsenic-contamination
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)
- Best if Used by DEC2824 CT89-6
Distribution
Distributed in 27 states:
- AL
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MS
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NY
- OH
- PA
- PR
- RI
- SC
- TN
- VA
- VT
- WV
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