CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Nov 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Giant brand " Premium Apple Cider*** (Half Gal)*** recalled
Mayer Brothers Apple Products is recalling Giant brand " Premium Apple Cider*** (Half Gal)***, distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan. The recall was initiated on 9 Nov 2020 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-0151-2021
- FDA event ID
- 86732
- Recalling firm
- Mayer Brothers Apple Products, West Seneca, NY
- Brand
- Giant
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Nov 2020
- FDA classified
- 7 Dec 2020
- Reported
- 25 Nov 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Juice
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Nov 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +16 days |
| 7 Dec 2020 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Processing error resulting in mixing of pasteurized and raw cider into final product.
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the FDA
1. Giant brand " Premium Apple Cider*** 64 fl. oz. (Half Gal) 1.89L***Distributed by Foodhold USA LLC, Landover, MD 20785" 2. "Nature's Nectar 100% Fresh Apple Cider***128 fl. oz.***Distributed by Aldi, Inc. Batavia, IL 60510" 3. Open Acres Honeycrisp Apple Cider, 128 fl. oz 4. Mayer Bros. Apple Cider, 128 fl. oz.
Where it was distributed
MD, MA, MI
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Processing error resulting in mixing of pasteurized and raw cider into final product.
Which lots are affected?
1.Giant Premium Apple Cider 64 fl oz UPC: 688267033100 Codes: PRO 110720 BB020521 and PRO 110820 BB020621 2. UPC: 099100217933 PRO 110720 BB 122220 3.Lot/Unit Numbers: PRO 110720 Best by:01/26/21 UPC Codes: 884853622707 4. Lot/Unit Numbers: PRO 110720 product: 2/05/21 UPC Codes: 022198008095
Where was it sold?
MD, MA, MI
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 26 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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