Posted on 09/11/24
| News Source: Pikesville Patch
A recall on apple juice due to potentially harmful levels of arsenic has expanded to include products at several retailers nationwide.
On Monday, Florida-based Refresco Beverages Inc. issued a voluntary recall of 133,500 cases of apple juice after the products were found to contain inorganic arsenic slightly above U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended levels.
The expanded recall came just weeks after Walmart pulled more than 9,500 cases of apple juice from its shelves after it tested positive for elevated arsenic levels.
The newest recall lists various brands including Market Basket, Nice!, Wellsley Farms, Urban Meadow, Nature's Nectar, Weis and Clover Valley apple juice.
See the full list of impacted products on the FDA's website, as well as specific product codes and best-by dates.
The recalled products were sold in stores nationwide including Walmart, Walgreens, Aldi, BJ’s Wholesale and Dollar General.
To date, no illnesses have been reported, according to a statement from Refresco.
"We are working diligently to address the situation and encourage consumers to check the FDAs recall list and use the information on their site to determine if they are in possession of products that fall within this proactive, voluntary recall," the company said.
Symptoms of immediate arsenic poisoning include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Long-term exposure can cause skin changes such as darkening and lesions, according to Cleveland Clinic.
Consumers with questions should call 888-260-3776 and press 3.