CLASS II Food recall · Reported 11 Sep 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
a.) Great Value Apple Juice in; PET b.) Great Value Apple Juice recalled
Refresco Beverages US is recalling a.) Great Value Apple Juice in; PET b.) Great Value Apple Juice, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 26 Aug 2024 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-1795-2024
- FDA event ID
- 95257
- Recalling firm
- Refresco Beverages US, Tampa, FL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Aug 2024
- FDA classified
- 9 Sep 2024
- Reported
- 11 Sep 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Alcohol
Timeline
| 26 Aug 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Sep 2024 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 11 Sep 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +2 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in guidance to industry.
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
a.) Great Value 8oz Apple Juice in 6pack; PET plastic bottle b.) Great Value 96oz Apple Juice; PET plastic bottle c.) Market Basket 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle d.) Nice! 100% apple juice ; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle e.) Weis 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle f.) Urban Meadow 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle g.) Natures Nectar 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle h.) Wellsley Farms 100% apple juice; 96 oz; PET plastic bottle i.) Solevita 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle j.) Clover Valley 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle k.) Tropical Delight 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle
Where it was distributed
Great Value (8oz):IN, OH, PA, ME, NY, FL, AL, GA, VA, KY, SC Great Value (96 oz): PR, IN, PA, OH, VA, ME, NY, VA Market Basket 100% apple juice: ME Nice! 100% apple juice: GA, OH, PA, WI, FL Weis 100% apple juice: PA, MD Urban Meadow 100% apple juice: PA Natures Nectar 100% apple juice: NY, WI, OH, PA, IN, FL, GA, SC Wellsley Farms 100% apple juice: FL, NJ, MA Solevita 100% apple juice: VA Clover Valley 100% apple juice: SC, GA, OH, KY, FL, IN, NY Tropical Delight: NY
AlabamaFloridaGeorgiaIndianaKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMaineNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoSouth CarolinaVirginiaWisconsin
Stores named: Walmart, Dollar General, Walgreens, BJ's Wholesale
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in guidance to industry.
Which lots are affected?
a.) Great Value 8oz - BEST If used by: DEC 2624 CT89-6; Best if used by: DEC 2724 CT89-6 b.) Great Value 96 oz: Best if used by DEC 2624 CT89-5; Best if used by DEC 2724 CT89-5; Best if used by DEC 2824 CT89-5 c.) Market Basket 100% apple juice: code 032525 CT89-1 d.) Nice! 100% apple juice code: Best By Mar 25 25 CT89-1 e.) Weis 100% apple juice code: Sell By 032525 CT89-1 f.) Urban Meadow 100% apple juice code: Best By 032625 CT89-1 g.) Natures Nectar 100% apple juice codes: Best By Mar26 2025 CT89-4 AND Best By Mar27 2025 CT89-4 h.) Wellsley Farms 100% apple juice code: Use By 032625 CT89-5 i.) Solevita 100% apple juice code: Best By 03272025 CT89-4 j.) Clover Valley 100% apple juice code: Best By 03/27/2025 CT89-4 k.) Tropical Delight 100% apple juice: Best By 25 JUL 2025
Where was it sold?
Great Value (8oz):IN, OH, PA, ME, NY, FL, AL, GA, VA, KY, SC Great Value (96 oz): PR, IN, PA, OH, VA, ME, NY, VA Market Basket 100% apple juice: ME Nice! 100% apple juice: GA, OH, PA, WI, FL Weis 100% apple juice: PA, MD Urban Meadow 100% apple juice: PA Natures Nectar 100% apple juice: NY, WI, OH, PA, IN, FL, GA, SC Wellsley Farms 100% apple juice: FL, NJ, MA Solevita 100% apple juice: VA Clover Valley 100% apple juice: SC, GA, OH, KY, FL, IN, NY Tropical Delight: NY
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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