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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Martinelli issues apple juice recall
More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli's apple juice are being recalled due to possible contamination with a mold-related toxin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. "Routine testing indicated that one lot of 10-ounce Martinelli's Apple Juice glass bottles (in 4-packs only) produced in December 2023 may contain elevated levels of Patulin, a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that can grow in apples," a statement obtained by NBC News read. The recall includes 7,234 cases of juice, each with 24 bottles. The affected bottles have a "best by" date of Dec. 5, 2026. They are marked with UPC number 0 41244 04102 2, found below the barcode. S. Martinelli & Co., based in Watsonville, California, issued the voluntary recall on March 18. The company said: "We hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence, and the health and safety of our customers remains our greatest priority." No illnesses have been reported so far, the company added. The recalled apple juice was sold in 28 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, 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. Martinelli said it worked with stores that received the product to make sure any remaining bottles were removed from shelves. More information Read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's full enforcement report. Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
San Francisco Chronicle
28-04-2025
- Health
- San Francisco Chronicle
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles over toxic mold risk
California-based S. Martinelli & Co. has issued a voluntary recall of more than 170,000 bottles of its popular apple juice due to concerns over potential contamination with patulin, a toxic substance produced by certain molds that can grow on fruit. The Watsonville (Santa Cruz County) juice company initiated the recall in March. The Food and Drug Administration classified it as a Class II recall last week, affecting 7,234 cases of 10-ounce glass bottles sold in 4-packs, each with a white metal screw-top lid. The bottles in question were produced in December 2023 and have a best by date of Dec. 5, 2026. They are marked with UPC number 0 41244 04102 2. No illnesses have been reported, and the company said all affected products have been removed from store shelves in 28 states, including California. According to the FDA, patulin is a naturally occurring toxin that may cause nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal issues. The Class II classification means the product could lead to temporary or medically reversible health effects, though the likelihood of serious harm is low. 'In 2024, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) routine testing indicated that one lot of 10-ounce Martinelli's Apple Juice glass bottles (in 4-packs only) produced in December 2023 may contain elevated levels of Patulin,' the company said in a statement.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
170,000 bottles of apple juice recalled in Ohio, other states over toxic substance worry
More than 7,000 cases totaling more than 170,000 bottles of apple juice were voluntarily recalled by S Martinelli & Company in Ohio, Kentucky and 26 other states over concerns of patulin contamination, a toxic substance produced by certain molds. The Watsonville, California-headquartered company announced the recall on March 18, citing "potential contamination with patulin," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall impacts 7,234 cases of apple juice, which contained four of its signature 10-ounce glass bottles per pack, with six packs per case, bringing the recall to 173,616 bottles. USA TODAY contacted S Martinelli & Company on April 26 but has not received a response. The FDA said the impacted cases of apple juice were distributed in 28 U.S. states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, 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 affected apple juice was sold by stores in 10-ounce 'bulbous/round glass bottle(s)" with a "white metal screw top lid," per the FDA's enforcement report. The recalled bottles had a 'best by' date of Dec. 5, 2026, and a UPC number reading '0 41244 04102 2.' The recall is listed as Class II, meaning the use of or exposure to the product "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences." The four-packs of apple juice are available in-store at Meijer and listed for sale online through Target, Amazon and other retailers. Meijer has 53 stores in Ohio, according to the data scraping website ScrapeHero. Ohio is second only to Michigan (with 124) in the number of Meijer stores in the nation. According to the World Health Organization, patulin is a poisonous substance often found in rotting apples and apple products. For humans, the acute symptoms from consuming patulin include nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting, the agency said. The pasteurization process cannot remove patulin from the affected product, the FDA says. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli's Apple Juice recalled in Ohio, US
NBC News
28-04-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Martinelli's issues recall for more than 170,000 apple juice bottles for potentially toxic substance
More than 170,000 bottles of apple juice are being voluntarily recalled by S. Martinelli & Company in 28 states for potential contamination with toxic substances, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The company, based in Watsonville, California, issued the recall on March 18 for more than 7,200 cases of the product, each containing 24 bottles per case. "In 2024, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) routine testing indicated that one lot of 10-ounce Martinelli's Apple Juice glass bottles (in 4-packs only) produced in December 2023 may contain elevated levels of Patulin, a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that can grow in apples," the statement read. The amount of patulin in apple products is typically viewed as a measure of the quality of the apples used, according to the National Library of Medicine. "At S. Martinelli & Company, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence, and the health and safety of our customers remains our greatest priority," the company said. No health issues related to the recall have been reported yet, the company stated in a press release. The affected products were distributed throughout the U.S. in the following 28 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Deleware, 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. Martinelli stated that the company worked with retailers that received the recalled product, and any remaining affected items in inventory have been removed.
USA Today
27-04-2025
- Health
- USA Today
More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli's Apple Juice recalled over toxic substance worry
More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli's Apple Juice recalled over toxic substance worry In humans, acute symptoms from consuming the toxic substance include nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting, the World Health Organization said. Show Caption Hide Caption Tips to help manage food recalls and prevent foodborne illnesses About 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 people die each year from preventable foodborne illnesses. Payton, USA TODAY More than 7,000 cases (over 170,000 bottles) of apple juice were voluntarily recalled by S Martinelli & Company over concerns of patulin contamination, a toxic substance produced by certain molds. The Watsonville, California-headquartered company announced the recall on March 18, citing "potential contamination with patulin," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall impacts 7,234 cases of apple juice, which contained four of its signature 10-ounce glass bottles per pack, with six packs per case, bringing the recall to 173,616 bottles. The recall is listed as Class II, meaning the use of or exposure to the product "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences." USA TODAY contacted S Martinelli & Company on April 26 but has not received a response. What is patulin? According to the World Health Organization, patulin is a poisonous substance often found in rotting apples and apple products. For humans, the acute symptoms from consuming patulin include nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting, the specialized agency said. The pasteurization process cannot remove patulin from the affected product, the FDA says. Where was the apple juice distributed? The FDA said the impacted cases of apple juice were distributed in 28 U.S. states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, 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 affected apple juice was sold by stores in 10-ounce 'bulbous/round glass bottle(s)" with a "white metal screw top lid," per the FDA's enforcement report. The recalled bottles had a 'best by' date of Dec. 5, 2026, and a UPC number reading '0 41244 04102 2.'
