S Martinelli & Company, of Watsonville, CA, is recalling 7,234 cases of its Apple Juice because of potential contamination with patulin, a mycotoxin that can pose health risks.
The recall, initiated on March 18, 2025, is classified as a Class II recall, indicating a low risk of serious health consequences, though temporary or reversible effects may occur. The recall remains ongoing, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The affected products were distributed to stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Recalled product:
- S Martinelli & Company Apple Juice
- Description: Clear/translucent bulbous/round glass bottle with white metal screw top lid, 4 x 10 oz. bottles per pack, 6 packs per case, UPC: 0 41244 04102 2
- Code Information: BEST BY: 05DEC2026, Pallet/Batch Numbers: 0001254859, 0001255023, 0001255026, 0001254864, 0001254917, 0001254874, 0001254984, 0001254860, 0001255030, 0001255033, 0001254901, 0001254913, 0001254884, 0001254903, 0001254857, 0001255027, 0001254861, 0001254924, 0001254957, 0001254876, 0001255001, 0001254856, 0001255020, 0001254863, 0001254909, 0001254914, 0001254873, 0001254878, 0001255009, 0001254996, 0001254987, 0001254902, 0001254972, 0001254922, 0001254872, 0001255011, 0001254993, 0001254998, 0001254921, 0001254910, 0001255015, 0001254870, 0001255028, 0001254897, 0001254983, 0001254892, 0001254919, 0001254925, 0001254887, 0001255014, 0001255016, 0001254992, 0001254920, 0001254922, 0001255005, 0001254899, 0001254923, 0001254867, 0001254982, 0001255006, 0001254978, 0001254951, 0001254877, 0001254907, 0001255019, 0001254990, 0001254888, 0001254918, 0001254954, 0001254926, 0001254885, 0001254869, 0001254991, 0001254890, 0001255012, 0001254927, 0001254868, 0001254883, 0001255008, 0001254994, 0001254905, 0001255018, 0001255004, 0001254939, 0001254881, 0001254858, 0001254989, 0001255005, 0001254882, 0001254929, 0001254953, 0001255017, 0001254986, 0001254995, 0001255024, 0001255010, 0001255002, 0001254862, 0001255013, 0001254979, 0001254980, 0001255029, 0001254875, 0001254906, 0001254915, 0001255032, 0001255003, 0001254981, 0001255029, 0001254874, 0001255000, 0001254944, 0001255021, 0001255022, 0001254866, 0001254977, 0001254871, 0001254999, 0001254865, 0001255031, 0001255025, 0001254997, 0001254916, 0001254922, 0001254985
- Product Quantity: 7,234 cases
- Recall Number: F-0734-2025
- Distributed By: S Martinelli & Company, Watsonville, CA
- Sold In: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WI
As of the posting of this recall, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this issue.
Consumers are urged not to consume the recalled apple juice and should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Businesses should cease selling or distributing the affected lots.
About patulin contamination
Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by certain molds that can grow on apples. Ingesting high levels of patulin may cause nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, or other temporary effects. Consumers experiencing symptoms after consuming the product should consult a healthcare provider immediately.
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