Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0345-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | The Kroger Co |
| Report date | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Quantity | 95,176/64 fl oz bottles |
| Location | Cincinnati, OH, United States |
Official product description
Kroger 100% natural apple FROM CONCENTRATE 64FL OZ. INGREDIENTS: APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (FILTERED WATER, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C). DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 82161 0
Why the product was recalled
The firm received notification from the Alabama Dept. of Agriculture that a test came back indicating the levels of patulin was three times over the legal limit for patulin in two code dates of the Kroger Natural Apple Juice.
Distribution information
Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, UT, VA, WV & WY.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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