CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Nov 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Apple juice concentrate and organic apple juice concentrate recalled
Valley Processing is recalling Apple juice concentrate and organic apple juice concentrate in drums pails pails, and, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 25 Oct 2018 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-0405-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81427
- Recalling firm
- Valley Processing, Sunnyside, WA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Oct 2018
- FDA classified
- 7 Nov 2018
- Reported
- 14 Nov 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Juice
Timeline
| 25 Oct 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Nov 2018 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 14 Nov 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The apple juice concentrates contain high levels of inorganic arsenic. The firm is recalling lots that were distributed for use other than fermentation (i.e. alcohol or vinegar).
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Apple juice concentrate and organic apple juice concentrate in 52 gallon drums, 5 gallon pails, 4 gallon pails, and 260 gallon totes
Where it was distributed
Wholesale to customers nationwide and internationally (Canada and Korea)
Questions about this recall
Is Apple juice concentrate and organic apple juice concentrate in drums pails pails, and recalled?
Yes. Valley Processing recalled Apple juice concentrate and organic apple juice concentrate in drums pails pails, and on 25 Oct 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0405-2019.
Why was it recalled?
The apple juice concentrates contain high levels of inorganic arsenic. The firm is recalling lots that were distributed for use other than fermentation (i.e. alcohol or vinegar).
Which lots are affected?
Lot numbers 070617-C5 and 070617-C6 Lot number 062217-C5 (organic)
Where was it sold?
Wholesale to customers nationwide and internationally (Canada and Korea)
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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