Whole Foods Market

Recall #F-1725-2013 · Initiated 2013-04-11

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What happened

Whole Foods Market is recalling certain batches of 365 Organic Apple Juice because testing found elevated levels of patulin, a natural toxin that can form in apples. This is a precautionary recall to prevent potential health issues.

Who is at risk

Young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to patulin, though the levels found pose minimal risk to the general population.

What to do

Check if you have either size of this product (6.75 oz 4-pack or 64 oz bottle) by looking for the UPC codes listed. If you do, stop drinking it and return the product to Whole Foods for a refund. No illnesses have been reported so far.

Product

365 Organic 100% Apple Juice from concentrate with Vitamin C and Calcium in 6.75 fl oz (UPC 0 99482 42095 6) and 64 fl oz. (UPC 0 99482 42096 3) Distributed by: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703; 8 units peer shipping case

Reason for recall

Elevated patulin levels.

Quantity affected

39,056 of the 64 oz and 23,576 of the 4pk/6.75 oz

Distribution

Nationwide

Lot / code info

6.75 fl oz (UPC 0 99482 42095 6) - Expiration dates 2/14/2014 & 02/15/2014; 64 oz (UPC 0 99482 42096 3) - Expiration dates 1/15/2014, 1/29/2014, 2/12/2014, 2/18/2014, 2/27/2014, 3/11/2014, and 3/25/2014.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2013-08-15