Apple juice concentrate and organic apple juice concentrate in
Reason The apple juice concentrates contain high levels of inorganic arsenic. The firm is recalling lots that were distributed for use other than fermentation (i.e. alcohol or vinegar).
Recalled by Valley Processing, Inc. · Sunnyside, WA, United States
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
The single strength apple juice is recalled because patulin was found at level greater than 50 ppb.
Some of these cause harm only with repeated exposure (lead in spices, for example), others act within hours (histamine poisoning from spoiled fish). All chemical contamination recalls.
Single Strength Apple Juice shipped in 5700 gallon tanker. The tanker label is read in parts: "***SINGLE STRENGTH APPLE JUICE ***VALLEY PROCESSING INC. SUNNYSIDE, WA *** O/TKR LUDFORD'S INC ***PO #53018VP-8 *** BRIX: 11.5 MIN***".
Quantity: 11,504 gallons total
Food: Fresh fruit Juice & beverages
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Lot number: 083018-J5
California
FDA's distribution note: distributed in CA.
Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
Reason The apple juice concentrates contain high levels of inorganic arsenic. The firm is recalling lots that were distributed for use other than fermentation (i.e. alcohol or vinegar).
Reason Product may be contaminated with Salmonella
Reason Foreign object: products may contain glass pieces
Reason Foreign object: products may contain glass pieces
Reason Potential contamination with Salmonella.