CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Mar 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Pasteurized Apple Cider in containers and Half-Gallon containers recalled

Box Mill Farm is recalling Box Mill Farm Pasteurized Apple Cider in containers and Half-Gallon containers, distributed in Massachusetts. The recall was initiated on 16 Feb 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSell by date of 4/10/17
Quantity recalled250 (total); 134 cases gallon (4 case) ; 116 cases half-gallon (9/case)

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-1594-2017
FDA event ID
76512
Recalling firm
Box Mill Farm, Stow, MA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
16 Feb 2017
FDA classified
10 Mar 2017
Reported
22 Mar 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Processing Deviation
Product category
Juice

Timeline

16 Feb 2017Recall initiated by company
10 Mar 2017Classified by FDA+22 days
22 Mar 2017Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Inadequate pasteurization of apple cider

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

Box Mill Farm Pasteurized Apple Cider in 1 gallon containers and Half-Gallon containers

Where it was distributed

MA

Massachusetts

Stores named: Walmart

Questions about this recall

Is Pasteurized Apple Cider in containers and Half-Gallon containers recalled?

Yes. Box Mill Farm recalled Pasteurized Apple Cider in containers and Half-Gallon containers on 16 Feb 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1594-2017.

Why was it recalled?

Inadequate pasteurization of apple cider

Which lots are affected?

Sell by date of 4/10/17

Where was it sold?

MA

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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