Nationwide Recall of 170,000 Bottles of Apple Juice Due to Possible Mold Contamination

Take a close look at the beverages in your refrigerator, especially any apple juice products. There is an active recall of a popular brand of apple juice across 28 states due to possible mold contamination.

Per a report by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), S. Martinelli & Company of Watsonville, California, is recalling 7,234 cases of its apple juice due to patulin, a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by mold and fungus that can grow on apples.

The company originally issued the voluntary recall in March, but on April 22 the FDA posted a Class II classification notice, the second most severe type of recall. Per the FDA, the product may cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."

The recalled apple juice is sold in four packs of 10-ounce round, clear glass bottles with white metal screw top lids. To find out if you have the recalled product in your refrigerator, look for the UPC 0 41244 04102 2 and a best-by date of December 5, 2026. You can find the full list of batch and pallet numbers here.

The affected cases were distributed to stores in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Ingesting high levels of the patulin toxin can cause nausea, gastrointestinal issues, vomiting, and other temporary side effects. If you're experiencing any symptoms after consuming the recalled juice, contact your doctor immediately. 

While no specific instructions were issued on how to handle the recalled juice, consumers should dispose of it or return it to the original place of purchase. You can contact S. Martinelli by calling 1-800-622-1868 if you have any questions about the recall.