The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2488-2014·Announced 2014-10-01

Lakewood Organic Apple Juice Recalled for Inorganic Arsenic Levels

Florida Bottling, Inc. is recalling Lakewood Organic Apple Juice because it contains inorganic arsenic levels exceeding FDA limits of concern.

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, injuries, or fatalities. The hazard is a chemical contaminant (inorganic arsenic) exceeding limits of concern, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Florida Bottling, Inc. is recalling Lakewood Organic Fresh Pressed GMO Free Pure Apple Cold Pressed Not from Concentrate Juice Fruit, 32 FL OZ (1 QT) 946 mL. The recall involves 5,642 cases, with each case containing 16 bottles. The specific product code is 226F, and the best-by date is 08OCT2015.

The recall was initiated because the product was found to have levels of inorganic arsenic that exceed FDA levels of concern limits. The product was distributed in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.

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
Lakewood Organic Fresh Pressed GMO Free Pure Apple Cold Pressed Not from Concentrate Juice Fruit 32 FL OZ (1 QT) 946 mL Lakewood Miami, FL 33127

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 (2)

  • Code 226F
  • Best by 08OCT2015

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states: