Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider Recalled for Patulin Levels
Ricker Hill Orchards is recalling specific apple cider products because they contain patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50 ppb.
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, which indicates a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is a chemical contaminant (patulin) exceeding limits rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.
Plain-English summary
Ricker Hill Orchards is voluntarily recalling specific apple cider products, including Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider 1/2 GAL and Northland Apples Pure Sweet Maine Cider in 1 Quart and 12 FL. OZ. sizes. The recall involves a total of 1,391 gallons of product.
The recall is being conducted because the product contains patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50 ppb. Patulin is a mycotoxin that can be present in apple products.
The affected products were distributed in Maine (ME). The source text does not specify the exact dates of distribution or the number of units sold. Consumers who have these products should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Apple Cider: Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ) 1.89 LITERS; NORTHLAND APPLES Pure SWEET MAINE CIDER 1 QUART 947.2ML, UPC: 074613 70009 1 and NORTHLAND APPLES Pure SWEET MAINE CIDER 12 FL. OZ. 355.2 ML, UPC: 0 74613 60009
- Manufacturer
- Ricker Hill Orchards
- 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)
- 09/06/16 and 9/07/16
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Ricker Hill Orchards under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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