ANNOUNCED ONGOING Food recall · Reported 22 Sep 2026 · FDA company announcement, classification pending

Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce recalled

Wakefern Food is recalling Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 14 Sep 2026 and is listed as ongoing.

Recall details

Recall number: FDA-PR-e7169607a22c
Recalling firm: Wakefern Food
Brand: Wholesome Pantry
Classification: Pending
Status: Ongoing
Recall initiated: 14 Sep 2026
Reported: 22 Sep 2026
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

14 Sep 2026	Recall initiated by company
22 Sep 2026	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

Elevated levels of patulin. KEASBEY, N.J. (Sept. 14, 2026) – Wakefern Food Corp. has voluntarily recalled select containers of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after routine FDA testing identified elevated patulin levels that exceed food safety limits and do not meet Wakefern's quality standards. Patulin is a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that grow on damaged or bruised apples and may be present in products made from affected fruit. Because patulin levels in this product exceed acceptable limits, the product should not be consumed. The recall affects Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce sold in 23-ounce plastic jar containers with the UPC Code 04119005677. All recalled packages have a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The products were distributed through Wakefern supermarket banners ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market. No other products sold at those supermarkets are affected by this recall, and no illnesses or injuries associated with the product have been reported. The issue was identified through routine monitoring by the FDA. Food safety standards limit the amount of patulin permitted in food products due to potential health concerns associated with elevated exposure over time. "Customers who purchased the recalled product can return it to the store for an immediate refund or replacement," said Maureen Gillespie, spokesperson for Wakefern Food Corp. Customers who purchased the apple sauce should check the l

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 company

Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce

Where it was distributed

CT, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI

Connecticut Delaware Massachusetts Maryland New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Where was it sold?

CT, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI

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 an unclassified recall mean?

The FDA assigns a class once it has assessed the health risk. Until then the recall is listed without one.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 22 Sep 2026. This is a company announcement published by the FDA; the FDA has not yet classified the recall. The record is updated when the classification appears in the Enforcement Report. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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