Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana Baby Food is being recalled because it has elevated levels of patulin, a mycotoxin produced by molds that can grow on apples. Long term exposure from patulin ingestion can cause immune suppression, nerve damage, headache, fever, and nausea. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection … Read more
Martinelli Apple Juice is being recalled for possible patulin contamination. Patulin is a mycotoxin that can cause damage to the liver, spleen, kidneys, and immune system. This recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page instead of the regular recall page, so there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have … Read more
Mott’s No Sugar Added Applesauce is being recalled for elevated patulin levels. Patulin is a mycotoxin that is viewed as a natural contaminant in apples. Mycotoxins are carcinogenic and can damage the kidneys, lungs, and brain, but only with prolonged and sustained consumption. It accumulates with the appearance of blue mold. Pasteurization does not eliminate … Read more
Martinelli’s Gold Medal Apple Juice is being recalled because it has elevated patulin levels. Patulin is a toxic chemical contaminant that is produced by several species of mold, including Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is the most common mycotoxin found in apples and is commonly found in apple juice and cider. Exposure to patulin is associated … Read more
Winn-Dixie is recalling some of its organic apple juice because it could have unacceptable levels of patulin, a toxic mold by-product, that exceeds FDA limits. Patulin is a mycotoxin of molds that can grow on fruits and vegetables. Any products made from concentrate with a patulin level of over 50 part per billion are subject … Read more