The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2600-2016·Announced 2016-10-05

Ducal Apple Nectar Recalled Due to Arsenic Contamination

Global Garlic, Inc. is recalling Ducal Apple Nectar because a surveillance sample tested positive for arsenic above 10 ppb.

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 contaminant (arsenic) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Global Garlic, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 800 cans of Ducal Apple Nectar, 5.3 oz cans, due to the presence of arsenic. A surveillance sample collected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tested positive for arsenic at levels above 10 parts per billion (ppb).

The affected product is identified by Lot code #M1 169 15 10:45, UPC 0-88313-01466-2, and an expiration date of 01/05/2017. The recall covers distribution in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, 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
Ducal Apple Nectar, 5.3 oz cans.
Manufacturer
Global Garlic, Inc.
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard
Affected units
800

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 (3)

  • Lot code: #M1 169 15 10:45
  • UPC: 0-88313-01466-2
  • exp 01/05/2017.

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

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