- Martinelli’s apple juice bottles were recalled due to mold-associated toxicity.
- More than 170,000 of the classic, spherical bottles were recalled.
- Details of the recall, including impacted lots, are below.
Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Martinelli’s, a juice company, recalled more than 170,000 bottles of apple juice. The brand’s classic glass spheres of juice were pulled from shelves and delivery systems in 28 states over potential patulin contamination, a toxin that commonly plagues moldy apples.
More recently, on April 22, the FDA made the recall a Class II notice, which means that use of or exposure to the product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”
Here’s what you need to know.
Apple juice recall details
The recalled bottles of Martinelli’s juice are clear, bulbous or round in shape, and glass with a white metal screw top. They were recalled in Florida, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Missouri, Texas, Kentucky, Illinois, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
The identification information, which can be found on the label, is as follows:
- UPC: 0 41244 04102 2
- Best by: December 5, 2026
See the FDA’s Enforcement Report for the full list of batch numbers affected.
What to do with recalled apple juice
The update from the FDA didn’t outline specific instructions on what to do with the recalled apple juice. However, the standard protocol is to not consume impacted product and dispose of or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
About patulin toxicity
Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds that affect food. It’s often found in rotting apples and apple products, according to the World Health Organization, but can also impact other fruits and grains.
In animals, symptoms of toxicity include liver, spleen, and kidney damage and lowered immunity. For humans, nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, and vomiting have been reported. The WHO also says patulin is considered to be genotoxic, meaning it could damage DNA or cause cancer, but a carcinogenic potential has yet to be demonstrated and more research needs to be done.
So, if you believe you have bottles that are a part of the recall, be sure to not drink it and contact your point of purchase for any questions regarding a refund.
