More apple juice is being recalled for inorganic arsenic levels that are above the action level set by the FDA in guidance to industry. Because this recall notice was not posted on the FDA's regular recall page, but instead on the Enforcement Reports page, there is no mention about whether any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Refresco Beverages of Tampa, Florida. In all, 133,500 cases of apple juice are included in this recall. The original recall was for Great Value apple juice, and it was issued on August 26, 2024. This new recall adds eight new brands and another size of the Great Value brand. The recalled products include Great Value in 8 ounce plastic bottle six packs with BEST If used by dates … [Read more...]

Great Value Apple Juice is being recalled for an inorganic arsenic level that is above the action level set in industry guidance. About 9,535 cases of this apple juice, that is sold at Walmart Stores in certain states, is included in this recall. This recall notice is posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, not the regular recall page, so there is no information about whether or not any adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Refresco Beverages US of Tampa, Florida.   This apple juice was sold at Walmart stores in these states: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, … [Read more...]

Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice is being recalled for inorganic arsenic. Inorganic arsenic is the dangerous type of this heavy metal. Acute symptoms of arsenic poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, followed by numbness and tingling of the extremities. Long term complications of arsenic poisoning include cancer, liver disease, diabetes, nervous system complications, and digestive difficulties. Children are more susceptible to this compound because of their small body size and because they are growing. In addition, children usually consume more apple juice than adults do. Last year the FDA set guidance on the amount of inorganic arsenic permissible in apple juice. Guidance does not establish legally enforceable boundaries. The action level is set at 10 parts … [Read more...]