CLASS II Food recall · Reported 6 Aug 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
HyVee applesauce recalled by Purefruit Chile
Purefruit Chile is recalling HyVee applesauce, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 1 Jul 2014 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-2232-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68720
- Recalling firm
- Purefruit Chile, Curico
- Brand
- HyVee
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Jul 2014
- FDA classified
- 28 Jul 2014
- Reported
- 6 Aug 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Baby Food
Timeline
| 1 Jul 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jul 2014 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 6 Aug 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Purefruit Chile S.A. is recalling pouched applesauce due to the possibility of mold.
Product as listed by the FDA
HyVee applesauce; 3.5 oz applesauce in aluminum pouch with plastic screw-on lid; product is labeled in part, "***HyVee Mother's Choice Apple organic baby food NET WT 3.5 OZ (99g)***INGREDIENTS:ORGANIC APPLE, ASCORBIC ACID DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 PRODUCT OF CHILE***" UPC Code: 075450082029
Where it was distributed
Product was manufactured and shipped from Chile and stored in Purefruit Chile warehouses located in Marlyland and California. Product was further distributed to retail stores nationwide.
Stores named: Hy-Vee
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Purefruit Chile S.A. is recalling pouched applesauce due to the possibility of mold.
Which lots are affected?
Best By: NOV 12 2014
Where was it sold?
Product was manufactured and shipped from Chile and stored in Purefruit Chile warehouses located in Marlyland and California. Product was further distributed to retail stores nationwide.
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.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 68720| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | fruty U applesauce, apple;/ applesauce is packed into recalled | Purefruit Chile | Mold | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Market Pantry Apple;/ applesauce is packed into a labeled recalled | Purefruit Chile | Mold | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | fruty U applesauce, apple cinnamon;/ applesauce is packed recalled | Purefruit Chile | Mold | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Market Pantry Apple Cinnamon;/ applesauce is packed into recalled | Purefruit Chile | Mold | Nationwide |
More recalls from Purefruit Chile
All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Market Pantry Apple Cinnamon;/ applesauce is packed into recalled | Purefruit Chile | Mold | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | fruty U applesauce, apple cinnamon;/ applesauce is packed recalled | Purefruit Chile | Mold | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Market Pantry Apple;/ applesauce is packed into a labeled recalled | Purefruit Chile | Mold | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | fruty U applesauce, apple;/ applesauce is packed into recalled | Purefruit Chile | Mold | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS II | All human food products distributed from the firm recalled | Gold Star Distribution | Foreign Material | IN, MN, ND |
| Food | CLASS II | Baby Soothe Herbal Supplement, Promotes rest recalled | A New Life Herbs | Labeling Errors | 12 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Greenwise Pear Kiwi Spinach & Pea Baby Food recalledGreenwise Pear | Publix Super Markets | Lead & Heavy Metals | 8 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe 'n' Chew Teething Sticks recalledGerber Snacks | Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office) | Choking Hazard | 46 states |