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SevereFDA (Food)·F-2158-2017·Announced 2017-05-03

FDA Recalls Apple Cider Packed by Bevovations Due to Elevated Patulin Levels

Bevovations, LLC is recalling specific apple cider products due to elevated levels of patulin. The recall covers 1,409 cases distributed in New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text identifies the agency classification as Class II. According to the severity rubric, FDA Class II recalls are mapped to a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when associated with significant health hazards like mycotoxins, even without explicit hospitalization reports in the provided snippet.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for apple cider products packed by Bevovations, LLC dba New England Apple Products Company. The recall is due to the presence of elevated levels of patulin, a mycotoxin. The affected products include various sizes and brands of apple cider, such as Rudy's Blend Apple Cider and Freshly Pressed Apple Cider from Carlson Orchards, as well as Lyman Orchards products.

A total of 1,409 cases were distributed in New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The affected products are identified by a "Best By" date of April 23. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes.

The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, indicating a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Consumers should stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or follow instructions from the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Apple Cider 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 00323 8; FRESHLY PRESSED
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

Distributed in 4 states:

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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Same manufacturer · Bevovations, LLC dba New England Apple Products Company

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