Overview
- S. Martinelli & Co. voluntarily recalled 7,234 cases of 10-ounce apple juice bottles produced in December 2023 due to potential patulin contamination.
- The FDA upgraded the recall to Class II on April 22, 2025, indicating possible temporary or reversible health effects from exposure.
- The affected products, distributed across 28 states, have a 'best by' date of December 5, 2026, and a UPC number 0 41244 04102 2.
- Retailers have removed remaining stock, and consumers are advised to return or discard affected bottles for a refund.
- No illnesses have been reported, and Martinelli’s confirmed no other products or production dates are impacted by the recall.