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Yahoo
30-04-2025
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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.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Martinelli's recalls over 170,000 bottles of apple juice due to potentially toxic substances
Martinelli's, the brand name of S. Martinelli & Co., has voluntarily recalled more than 170,000 bottles of apple juice due to potential contamination with toxic substances. The recall was issued in 28 states on March 18 for 7,234 cases of the product, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). '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,' Martinelli's said in a statement obtained by NBC News. The FDA classified the recall as a Class II, which is described as 'a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.' The recalled apple juice was distributed in almost 30 states. It has a 'best by' date of Dec. 5, 2026 and UPC number 0 41244 04102 2. Martinelli's said it has worked with retailers that received the recalled product. The retailers 'have removed anything that still remained in inventory. No other production dates or Martinelli's products are affected by this recall.' '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 statement concluded.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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Over 170,000 Bottles of Apple Juice Recalled for Potential Toxin Produced by Mold
Martinelli's has voluntarily recalled approximately 170,000 of their apple juice bottles due to potential contamination with toxic substances. The recall was issued in 28 states on March 18 for 7,234 cases, which totals more than 170,000 bottles, due to a mycotoxin called patulin possibly affecting the products, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! According to the FDA, the notice was announced as a Class II recall, which happens when there is 'exposure to a violative product [that] may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.' '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,' Martinelli's said in a statement to PEOPLE. Martinelli's stated that their voluntary recall was issued 'in full cooperation with the FDA' for a 'small amount of product potentially impacted by this issue.' Related: Martinelli's Apple Juice Recalled Over 'Elevated' Arsenic Levels in More Than 30 States The company continued, 'Martinelli's has worked with those retailers that received the product and the retailers have removed anything that still remained in inventory. No other production dates or Martinelli's products are affected by this recall.' As of Monday, April 28, there have not been any reported health issues related to the recall. '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 statement concluded. The affected products were distributed to retailers throughout America in the following 28 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. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The FDA adds that in the past, patulin has been found to occur at high levels in some apple juice products offered for sale in or import into the U.S. Patulin ingestion can cause nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting, NBC News Washington reported. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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Martinelli's recalls apple juice bottles over risk of toxic fungi
Martinelli's is recalling more than 170,000 apple juice bottles over possible contamination from patulin, a toxic substance produced by fungi. The recall covers the company's well-known round, glass bottles that were distributed in 28 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. '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 affected bottles have a 'best by' date of December 5, 2026, according to the FDA '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. Patulin is a type of toxic substance that comes from fungi and molds that grow on fruit, grains and cheese. The most-common type of patulin is in apple juice or cider, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 'The risk of patulin contamination increases when companies use moldy apples to make apple juice,' the CDC said. 'Pasteurization won't get rid of patulin. Drinking the contaminated apple juice can cause nausea, vomiting, and possibly damage the DNA in some body cells.' The FDA said the risk of serious health consequences 'is remote.' No health issues related to the recall have been reported, the company said.
San Francisco Chronicle
28-04-2025
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- 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.
