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Baugher Enterprises, Incorporated
Recall #F-0820-2013 · Initiated 2010-11-04
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Baugher's unpasteurized apple cider has been recalled because it may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria that has caused illness in some people. The affected product was sold in Maryland and the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania area.
Who is at risk
Children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system should be especially careful, as they are more vulnerable to serious illness from this bacteria.
What to do
If you have purchased Baugher's Apple Cider in one-gallon or half-gallon jugs from this area, do not drink it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or fever after consuming this product.
Product
Baugher's Apple Cider, one gallon and half gallon plastic jugs, with plastic caps labeled in part ***Fresh*** Preservatives added-keep under refrigeration***. Jugs are labeled in part ***FDA Required Warning: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems***.
Reason for recall
An unpasteurized apple cider product is potentially linked to foodborne illnesses in cases confirmed with E. coli 0157:H7.
Quantity affected
14200 gallons total
Distribution
The product was sold to a distributor in MD and retailers in MD and the Gettysburg, PA area.
Lot / code info
The products are not identified with lot numbers. The jugs are labeled with UPCs: 710372330024 710372330017
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2012-12-19
Recalling firm
Baugher Enterprises, Incorporated
1236 Baugher Rd
Westminster, MD 21158-3604
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.