Apple Cider Recalled for Elevated Patulin Levels
Bevovations, LLC is recalling specific apple cider products due to elevated levels of patulin. The recall affects 1,409 cases distributed in New England states.
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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen/toxin (patulin) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Bevovations, LLC dba New England Apple Products Company is recalling 1,409 cases of apple cider products. The affected products include various sizes and brands such as Rudy's Blend Apple Cider, Freshly Pressed Apple Cider from Carlson Orchards, and Lyman Orchards apple cider. The recall is due to the presence of elevated levels of patulin in the product.
The recalled apple cider was distributed in New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The products are identified by a 'Best By' date of April 23. Specific UPC codes are listed for the 1-gallon, 1/2-gallon, and 16-ounce containers under the different brand labels.
Consumers who have purchased these specific apple cider products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The recall is being conducted to address the safety concern regarding the elevated patulin levels.
The recalled product
- Product
- Apple Cider with Potassium Sorbate, packed under the following labels: RUDY'S BLEND APPLE CIDER; 1 GAL. (3.78L), UPC: 8 56005 00344 3; RUDY'S BLEND APPLE CIDER, 1/2 GAL (1.89L), 8 56005 00434 6; FRESHLY PRESSED APPLE CIDER Carlson Orchards Harvard, Mass, 1/2 GAL (1.89L), 8 56005
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,409
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 By Apr 23
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Bevovations, LLC dba New England Apple Products Company 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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