CLASS II Food recall · Reported 11 Oct 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider recalled
Ricker Hill Farms is recalling Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider, distributed in Maine. The recall was initiated on 28 Sep 2017 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-0004-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78185
- Recalling firm
- Ricker Hill Farms, Turner, ME
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Sep 2017
- FDA classified
- 3 Oct 2017
- Reported
- 11 Oct 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Juice
Timeline
| 28 Sep 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Oct 2017 | Classified by FDA | +5 days |
| 11 Oct 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +8 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 patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50ppb
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
(1) Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider packaged in plastic Half Gallon UV Treated (64 fl. oz.) Jugs UPC 7461380009 (2) Northland Apples Sweet Maine Cider, 12 oz plastic bottle UPC 7461360009
Where it was distributed
Maine
Questions about this recall
Is Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider recalled?
Yes. Ricker Hill Farms recalled Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider on 28 Sep 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0004-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50ppb
Which lots are affected?
Use By Date: 10/25/17
Where was it sold?
Maine
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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