Martinelli Apple Juice Recall Upgraded to Class 2 Over Toxic Substance Risk

Martinelli Apple Juice’s recall, first issued in March, has been upgraded to a Class II by the FDA due to the potential of contamination with patulin, a toxic substance.

The Food and Drug Administration elevated Martinelli’s status on April 22 after finding that patulin may have tainted the product. Patulin is a toxin produced by molds that can contaminate various foods, especially fruits and vegetables, particularly apples and pears. Symptoms include nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, and vomiting.

According to the FDA, a Class II recall is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. About 7,234 cases of Martinelli’s apple juices may be affected, and each case consists of six packs.

The apple juice bottles were distributed in 28 states throughout the West, South, Midwest, and East Coast. These states include Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Deleware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinios, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Winsonsin.

California-based Martinelli’s recalled more than 170,000 bottles of its popular apple juice due to concerns over potential contamination with patulin, a toxic substance. https://t.co/Gcyma0vGDv

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The batch numbers are listed by the FDA. Consumers were first notified by email regarding the potentially hazardous situation.

While the FDA doesn’t list specific instructions, it is typically advised that customers who purchased the affected batches of Martinelli’s Apple Juice should not consume it. Instead, it should be disposed of or returned to the original place of purchase for a refund.

Contact your healthcare provider if you have additional concerns regarding patulin exposure. Consumers with questions can contact S. Martinelli at 1-800-622-1868.

How Many Recalls Have There Been in April 2025?

The Food and Drug Administration keeps an ongoing list of current product recalls on its website. This list encompasses both current and terminated recalls.

Thus far, the food recall list for April 2025 includes 14 products, not including the Martinelli’s Apple Juice recall. The following are the items the FDA has flagged as having potential hazards.

Walker’s Wine Juice LLC’s pumpkin juice may be contaminated with botulism. Tony’s Chocolonely Inc. voluntarily recalled seven lots of Tony’s brand Dark Almond Sea Salt Bars (6.35 ounces) and Everything Bars (6.35 ounces) because the products may contain small stones.

Panaderia Salvadorena Inc.’s 14-ounce packages of Quesadilla de Queso bread may contain undeclared milk. T.W. Garner Food Company recalled select lots and sizes of Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce because bottles may contain Sriracha Sauce, which contains undeclared sulfites.

Caraluzzi’s Markets of Bethel, Connecticut, recalled 8-ounce Caraluzzi’s Italian Style Seafood Burgers because they contain undeclared egg. Heinen’s 8.25-ounce cans of Honey Roasted Peanuts are on the list due to the possible presence of cashews.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. issued a precautionary advisory for a single production lot of washed and ready-to-eat 4-inch/1.6-ounce Marketside Celery Sticks. Supplement Manufacturing Partners, Inc. recalled Dorado Nutrition brand Spermidine Maximum Strength 10 milligrams per serving because it contains undeclared wheat.

May Flower International Inc. recalled its 8.82-ounce/250-gram packages of Beijing Soybean Paste food treats because they may contain undeclared wheat. Harvest NYC Inc. recalled its 200-gram packages of Enoki Mushrooms because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Gerber Products Company initiated a recall and discontinuation of all batches of Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children. New England Village Foods pulled all lots of 5-ounce and 10-ounce containers of New England Village Snacks 19th Hole Snack Mix because they may contain undeclared almonds. Finally, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC recalled its Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias (0.6-ounce and 4-ounce bags), due to the possible presence of undeclared almonds and cashews, and Trader Joe’s pulled its Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon for the possibility of undeclared milk.