Vermont Village Unsweetened Apple Sauce Recalled for Elevated Patulin

Agency Publication Date: January 24, 2024

Summary

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC has voluntarily recalled 9,027 units of Vermont Village Unsweetened Apple Sauce (24oz) because the product contains elevated levels of patulin. Affected jars are marked with expiration dates of July 10, 2025, and October 3, 2025. Consumers who have these products should not consume them and should instead return them to the place where they were purchased for a full refund or dispose of them.

Risk

Patulin is a toxin produced by mold that can occur naturally in fruit products. Consuming high levels of patulin can lead to nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal disturbances. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

This recall affects 24oz jars of Vermont Village Unsweetened Apple Sauce with expiration dates of 10JUL2025 and 3OCT2025.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Stonewall Kitchen, LLC for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 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

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Vermont Village Unsweetened Apple Sauce (24oz)

Date Ranges: Expiration date: 10JUL2025, Expiration date: 3OCT2025

Recall number F-0793-2024; Total of 9,027 units affected.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 93743

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Stonewall Kitchen, LLC

Sold By: Retailers in AZ, NH, CA, CT, PA, NY, VT, RI, IA, IL, MD, ME, DE, NM, MA, NJ, MI, OH, GA, IN, SC, WA

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 9027 units

Distributed To: Arizona, New Hampshire, California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island, Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, Maine, Delaware, New Mexico, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, Washington

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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