Stores around the country, including Aldi, Dollar General, Walmart, and others, are affected by this recall because it impacts apple juice. What we know is as follows.
It is imperative that you examine the label as soon as possible if apple juice is the beverage of choice for your family at breakfast. A recall has been issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States of America for 133,500 cases of apple juice that were sold to shops across the country.
The recall was started by Refresco Beverages US Inc., an apple juice maker located in Florida, when it was discovered that its product had potentially high quantities of inorganic arsenic. Despite the fact that the levels were higher above the industry guidelines, we are relieved to announce that there have been no illnesses recorded thus far.
What you need to know about the apple juice recall, as well as what you should do if you suddenly feel unwell, is provided below.
What apple juice is being recalled?
Some of the merchants and brand names that are affected by the recall are featured in the following list. It is important to take note that the “best by” dates provided by impacted bottles sold at Walmart do not correspond to the “best by” dates provided by all other merchants.
The reason for this is that Walmart was included in a recall that occurred earlier on August 15th. This is a further development of that first recall.
- Aldi: The following states have been informed by Aldi that they are recalling the 64-ounce plastic bottle of Nature’s Nectar 100% Apple Juice: Florida, Georgia, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. These bottles have “best by” dates that are March 26 and March 27, 2025, and they are affected by the issue. Both the UPC and the code on the bottles that have been recalled are the same: 4099100036381.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club: Wellsley Farms 100% Apple Juice packaged in plastic bottles with 96 ounces of capacity has been recalled by BJ’s Wholesale Club. In addition, the code is CT89-5, and the “best by” date is the 26th of March in 2025. The states of Florida, Massachusetts, and New Jersey are the ones that are impacted.
- Dollar General: Dollar General has issued a recall for their Clover Valley 100% Apple Juice product. The date that it is “best by” is March 27, 2025, and the code for it is CT89-4. At retail establishments in the states of Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina, the impacted juice is offered for sale in plastic bottles that hold 64 ounces.
- Key Food: The recall list includes Urban Meadow 100% Apple Juice, which is offered in plastic bottles that are 64 ounces in capacity. The date is March 26, 2025, and the code is CT89-1. The “best by” date is March 26. Only in the state of Pennsylvania was this brand retailed.
- Lidl: The plastic bottles of Solevita 100% Apple Juice that are 64 ounces in capacity have been recalled by Lidl. The date that is considered to be “best by” is March 27, 2025, and the code is CT89-4. Stores in Virginia were the ones that sold them.
- Market Basket: It has been decided to recall the 64-ounce plastic bottles of Market Basket 100% Apple Juice from concentrate that are sold in the state of Maine. Take note of the “best by” date, which is March 25, 2025, as well as the code CT89-1.
- Walgreens: What a nice Walgreens! The recall includes bottles of 100% apple juice that are 64 ounces in capacity. On the bottles that are impacted, the “best by” date is March 25, 2025, and the code CT89-1 is also present. The states of Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are among those that are experiencing the recall.
- Walmart: There is a recall of two different sizes of Great Value Apple Juice from Walmart. This consists of six packs of plastic bottles with a capacity of eight ounces, each of which is labelled with the number CT89-6 and the “best by” dates of December 26 and 27, 2024. A number of states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia, were among those that purchased the bottles. There were also plastic bottles with a capacity of 96 ounces that were recalled. These bottles bore the “best by” dates of December 26 through 28, 2024, and the code CT89-5 was located close to the sell-by date. Indiana, Maine, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, in addition to the territory of Puerto Rico, were among the states that had been impacted by the juice manufacturing industry.
- Weis: Recalls have been issued for the Weis brand 100% Apple Juice that is packaged in plastic bottles that are 64 ounces in size in the states of Maryland and Pennsylvania. The “sell by” date on the bottles that are impacted is March 25, 2025, and the code for these bottles is CT89-1.
What should I do next?
Checking the “best by” dates and the codes that are printed on the bottles of apple juice that you have is the first thing that you should do. It is recommended that you dispose of any bottles that are included in the recall if you have any of them.
Arsenic exposure can cause a variety of symptoms, including numbness, tingling, or a sensation similar to that of pins and needles in the hands and feet, as well as stomach ache or diarrhea. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided further information on the toxicity of arsenic. Please do not delay in calling 911 or going to the hospital if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness.