More than 7,000 cases of a popular apple juice product have been recalled due to concerns that they could be contaminated with patulin, a toxic substance produced by some molds.
The recall covers four packs of Martinelli’s 10-ounce round glass apple juice bottles sold in 28 states, including Alabama. The apple juice was also sold in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The recalled bottles had a “best by” date of Dec. 5, 2026.
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The recall has been rated as Class II. According to the FDA, Class II recalls are those involving products that “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
According to the FDA, the recall is due to the potential presence of patulin, a toxin mainly found in rotting apples. Patulin contamination can occur in a variety of apple products, including apple juice, sauce, puree, ciders or baby food. Consuming contaminated products can cause nausea, gastrointestinal issues and vomiting.