CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Jul 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

CN Smith Apple Cider recalled by Bevovations

Bevovations is recalling CN Smith Apple Cider, distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 23 Jun 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot Code 171 Best By August 4, 2023.
Quantity recalled565 cases total. Wilson: 43 cases distributed (per ATT B). Carlsons: 510 cases distributed (per ATT B). CN Smith: 12 cases distributed (per ATT B).

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-1253-2023
FDA event ID
92593
Recalling firm
Bevovations, Leominster, MA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
23 Jun 2023
FDA classified
15 Jul 2023
Reported
26 Jul 2023
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Packaging Defects
Product category
Juice

Timeline

23 Jun 2023Recall initiated by company
15 Jul 2023Classified by FDA+22 days
26 Jul 2023Published in enforcement report+11 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 high levels of patulin (above 50ppb).

Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.

Product as listed by the FDA

1/2 gallon CN Smith brand Apple Cider; 1/2 gallon and 16 oz. Wilson Farms brand Apple Cider; 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, and 16 oz. Carlson Orchards brand Apple Cider - all packaged in HDPE bottles and shipped in corrugated closed boxes.

Where it was distributed

MA, PA, CT, NH

ConnecticutMassachusettsNew HampshirePennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Is CN Smith Apple Cider recalled?

Yes. Bevovations recalled CN Smith Apple Cider on 23 Jun 2023. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1253-2023.

Why was it recalled?

Product contains high levels of patulin (above 50ppb).

Which lots are affected?

Lot Code 171 Best By August 4, 2023.

Where was it sold?

MA, PA, CT, NH

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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