5 days Ago By News Desk
S Martinelli & Company, of Watsonville, CA, is recalling 7,234 cases of its Apple Juice because of potential contamination with patulin, a mycotoxin that can pose health risks.The recall, initiated on March 18, 2025, is classified as a Class II recall, indicating a low risk of serious health consequences, though temporary or reversible effects may occur. The recall remains ongoing, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The affected products were distributed to stores in 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.Recalled product:S Martinelli & Company Apple JuiceDescription: Clear/translucent bulbous/round glass bottle with white metal screw top lid, 4 x 10 oz. bottles per pack, 6 packs per case, UPC: 0 41244 04102 2Code Information: BEST BY: 05DEC2026, Pallet/Batch Numbers: 0001254859, 0001255023, 0001255026, 0001254864, 0001254917, 0001254874, 0001254984, 0001254860, 0001255030, 0001255033, 0001254901, 0001254913, 0001254884, 0001254903, 0001254857, 0001255027, 0001254861, 0001254924, 0001254957, 0001254876, 0001255001, 0001254856, 0001255020, 0001254863, 0001254909, 0001254914, 0001254873, 0001254878, 0001255009, 0001254996, 0001254987, 0001254902, 0001254972, 0001254922, 0001254872, 0001255011, 0001254993, 0001254998, 0001254921, 0001254910, 0001255015, 0001254870, 0001255028, 0001254897, 0001254983, 0001254892, 0001254919, 0001254925, 0001254887, 0001255014, 0001255016, 0001254992, 0001254920, 0001254922, 0001255005, 0001254899, 0001254923, 0001254867, 0001254982, 0001255006, 0001254978, 0001254951, 0001254877, 0001254907, 0001255019, 0001254990, 0001254888, 0001254918, 0001254954, 0001254926, 0001254885, 0001254869, 0001254991, 0001254890, 0001255012, 0001254927, 0001254868, 0001254883, 0001255008, 0001254994, 0001254905, 0001255018, 0001255004, 0001254939, 0001254881, 0001254858, 0001254989, 0001255005, 0001254882, 0001254929, 0001254953, 0001255017, 0001254986, 0001254995, 0001255024, 0001255010, 0001255002, 0001254862, 0001255013, 0001254979, 0001254980, 0001255029, 0001254875, 0001254906, 0001254915, 0001255032, 0001255003, 0001254981, 0001255029, 0001254874, 0001255000, 0001254944, 0001255021, 0001255022, 0001254866, 0001254977, 0001254871, 0001254999, 0001254865, 0001255031, 0001255025, 0001254997, 0001254916, 0001254922, 0001254985Product Quantity: 7,234 casesRecall Number: F-0734-2025Distributed By: S Martinelli & Company, Watsonville, CASold In: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WIAs of the posting of this recall, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this issue.
Consumers are urged not to consume the recalled apple juice and should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Businesses should cease selling or distributing the affected lots.About patulin contaminationPatulin is a mycotoxin produced by certain molds that can grow on apples.
Ingesting high levels of patulin may cause nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, or other temporary effects. Consumers experiencing symptoms after consuming the product should consult a healthcare provider immediately.(To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.
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