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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Beverages

Aseltines Apple Cider Recalled for Patulin Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 23, 2020
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Summary

Aseltines is recalling approximately 3,816 half-gallons and 3,576 gallons of its 100% JUICE Apple Cider because the product tested positive for patulin levels exceeding 50 parts per billion (ppb). Patulin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by certain molds that can grow on apples. The affected cider has a "SELL BY 03/29/20" date and was distributed to distributors in Michigan and Illinois. Consumers should not drink this cider and should return it for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

The cider contains elevated levels of patulin, a toxin that can cause nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, and vomiting if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your cider containers for 'Aseltines 100% JUICE Apple Cider' in 1/2 gallon or 1 gallon sizes.
  2. Verify if your product is affected by checking the UPC codes: 5169600064 (1/2 gallon) or 5169600128 (1 gallon) and a 'SELL BY 03/29/20' date.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Aseltines for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Aseltines 100% JUICE Apple Cider (1/2 gallon)
Variants: 1/2 gallon
UPC Codes:
5169600064
Date Ranges: SELL BY 03/29/20

Recall #: F-0847-2020; Quantity: 3816 units

Product: Aseltines 100% JUICE Apple Cider (1 gallon)
Variants: 1 gallon
UPC Codes:
5169600128
Date Ranges: SELL BY 03/29/20

Recall #: F-0847-2020; Quantity: 3576 units

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85244
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Aseltines
Sold By: Distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3816 1/2 gallons and 3576 gallons
Distributed To: Michigan, Illinois

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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