The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2232-2014·Announced 2014-08-06

Purefruit Chile Recalls HyVee Applesauce Pouches Due to Mold Risk

Purefruit Chile S.A. is recalling specific HyVee applesauce pouches due to the possibility of mold. Consumers should check their pantry for the affected product.

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 typically indicates a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is the possibility of mold, which is a low-risk contamination without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Purefruit Chile S.A. is voluntarily recalling 3.5 oz pouches of HyVee applesauce. The recall is being conducted due to the possibility of mold in the product. The affected items are labeled as "HyVee Mother's Choice Apple organic baby food" and are distributed by Hy-Vee, Inc. in West Des Moines, Iowa.

The product was manufactured in Chile and shipped to warehouses in Maryland and California before being distributed to retail stores nationwide. The specific product code is UPC 075450082029, and the best-by date is November 12, 2014. The recall covers specific quantities of Market Pantry, Fruty U, and Mother's Choice brands.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific pouches described. If found, consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the retailer or the recalling firm for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
HyVee applesauce; 3.5 oz applesauce in aluminum pouch with plastic screw-on lid; product is labeled in part, "***HyVee Mother's Choice Apple organic baby food NET WT 3.5 OZ (99g)***INGREDIENTS:ORGANIC APPLE, ASCORBIC ACID DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 PRODU
Manufacturer
PUREFRUIT CHILE S.A
Category
Food — Baby Food
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)

  • Best By: NOV 12 2014

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by PUREFRUIT CHILE S.A 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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