CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 May 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Apple Cider with Potassium Sorbate recalled by Bevovations
Bevovations is recalling Apple Cider with Potassium Sorbate, packed under the following labels: Rudy's Blend Apple, distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island. The recall was initiated on 28 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2157-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76883
- Recalling firm
- Bevovations, Leominster, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Mar 2017
- FDA classified
- 27 Apr 2017
- Reported
- 3 May 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Juice
Timeline
| 28 Mar 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Apr 2017 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 3 May 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains elevated levels of patulin.
Product as listed by the FDA
Apple Cider with Potassium Sorbate, packed under the following labels: RUDY'S BLEND APPLE CIDER; 1 GAL. (3.78L), UPC: 8 56005 00344 3; RUDY'S BLEND APPLE CIDER, 1/2 GAL (1.89L), 8 56005 00434 6; FRESHLY PRESSED APPLE CIDER Carlson Orchards Harvard, Mass, 1/2 GAL (1.89L), 8 56005 00323 8; FRESHLY PRESSED APPLE CIDER Carlson Orchards Harvard, Mass, 1 GAL. (3.78 L), 8 56005 00324 5; FRESHLY PRESSED APPLE CIDER Carlson Orchards Harvard, Mass, 16 FL. OZ. (473mL); LYMAN ORCHARDS Pure Sweet Apple Cider, 1 GAL (3.78l), 0 27894 44972 2; LYMAN ORCHARDS Freshly Pressed Apple Cider, 16 OZ (473ml), 0 27894 44672 1
Where it was distributed
NH, CT, MA, RI
Questions about this recall
Is Apple Cider with Potassium Sorbate, packed under the following labels: Rudy's Blend Apple recalled?
Yes. Bevovations recalled Apple Cider with Potassium Sorbate, packed under the following labels: Rudy's Blend Apple on 28 Mar 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2157-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains elevated levels of patulin.
Which lots are affected?
Best By Apr 23
Where was it sold?
NH, CT, MA, RI
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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