Ricker Hill Orchards Cran-Breeze Recalled for High Patulin Levels
Ricker Hill Orchards is recalling Cran-Breeze juice because it contains patulin levels above the FDA 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, 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
Ricker Hill Orchards is voluntarily recalling 1,391 gallons of Cran-Breeze, a 1/2 gallon (64 FL OZ) cranberry juice product. The recall was initiated because the product contains patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50 parts per billion (ppb).
The affected product was produced by Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, Maine, and distributed within the state of Maine. The product code is 09/06/16.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ricker Hill Orchards Cran-Breeze, 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ) 1.89 LITERS Produced by Ricker Hill Orchards, Turner, ME 04282
- Manufacturer
- Ricker Hill Orchards
- 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)
- 09/06/16
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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