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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Beverages

CN Smith, Wilson Farms, and Carlson Orchards Apple Cider Recalled for Patulin

Agency Publication Date: July 15, 2023
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Summary

Bevovations, LLC has recalled 565 cases of CN Smith, Wilson Farms, and Carlson Orchards brand apple cider because the product contains high levels of patulin, a toxin produced by mold. The cider was sold in various sizes ranging from 16 oz. to 1 gallon HDPE bottles and distributed to retailers in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. No incidents or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

Risk

The cider contains patulin levels above 50ppb, which is the federal limit. Patulin is a toxic substance produced by mold that can cause nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal disturbances if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects CN Smith, Wilson Farms, and Carlson Orchards brand Apple Cider packaged in HDPE bottles and sold in corrugated boxes with Lot Code 171 and a Best By date of August 4, 2023.
  2. Check your cider for the following specific brands and sizes: 1/2 gallon CN Smith; 16 oz. or 1/2 gallon Wilson Farms; or 16 oz., 1/2 gallon, or 1 gallon Carlson Orchards.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer 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: CN Smith Apple Cider (1/2 gallon)by CN Smith
Variants: 1/2 gallon
Lot Numbers:
171 (Best By August 4, 2023)

Packaged in HDPE bottles and shipped in corrugated closed boxes.

Product: Wilson Farms Apple Ciderby Wilson Farms
Variants: 16 oz., 1/2 gallon
Lot Numbers:
171 (Best By August 4, 2023)

Packaged in HDPE bottles and shipped in corrugated closed boxes.

Product: Carlson Orchards Apple Ciderby Carlson Orchards
Variants: 16 oz., 1/2 gallon, 1 gallon
Lot Numbers:
171 (Best By August 4, 2023)

Packaged in HDPE bottles and shipped in corrugated closed boxes.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 92593
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Bevovations, LLC
Sold By: CN Smith; Wilson Farms; Carlson Orchards
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 565 cases total. Wilson: 43 cases distributed (per ATT B). Carlsons: 510 cases distributed (per ATT B). CN Smith: 12 cases distributed (per ATT B).
Distributed To: Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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