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Food & Beverages/Beverages

A L Kauffman & Sons Co. DBA Kauffman's Fruit Farm and Market: Sweet Apple Cider Recalled Due to Elevated Levels of Patulin

Agency Publication Date: May 21, 2021
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Summary

A L Kauffman & Sons Co. (Kauffman's Fruit Farm and Market) is recalling 1,740.5 gallons of Sweet Apple Cider because it contains elevated levels of patulin, a toxic substance produced by certain molds. The recall affects several sizes ranging from 12-ounce bottles to large 350-gallon totes distributed to retailers and direct accounts in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tennessee, and New Jersey. Since this is a food safety recall, consumers should not drink the cider and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer.

Risk

Patulin is a mold-produced toxin that can contaminate fruit; consuming high levels of patulin can cause nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, and vomiting.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator for Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider packaged in plastic bottles with screw-cap lids.
  2. Identify if your product is affected by looking for a 'Best By' date of 5/10/21 (9) on the packaging.
  3. Specifically, look for the following sizes: 12-ounce bottles (25 per case), 1/2-gallon bottles (9 per case), 1-gallon bottles (4 per case), 350-gallon totes, or 250-gallon totes.
  4. Immediately stop using the product and either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
  5. If you have questions, contact A L Kauffman & Sons Co. DBA Kauffman's Fruit Farm and Market at their facility located at 3097 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird In Hand, Pennsylvania.
  6. For additional information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider (12-ounce)
Date Ranges: Best By: 5/10/21 (9)
Product: Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider (1/2-gallon)
Date Ranges: Best By: 5/10/21 (9)
Product: Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider (1-gallon)
Date Ranges: Best By: 5/10/21 (9)
Product: Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider (350-gallon tote)
Date Ranges: Best By: 5/10/21 (9)
Product: Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider (250-gallon tote)
Date Ranges: Best By: 5/10/21 (9)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87881
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: A L Kauffman & Sons Co. DBA Kauffman's Fruit Farm and Market
Sold By: retailers; distributors; direct accounts
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,740.5 gallons
Distributed To: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tennessee, New Jersey

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