The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0793-2024·Announced 2024-01-31

Vermont Village Apple Sauce Recalled for Elevated Patulin Contamination

Stonewall Kitchen is recalling Vermont Village Unsweetened Apple Sauce (24oz) because the product contains elevated levels of patulin, a mycotoxin. The recall affects 9,027 units distributed across 22 U.S. states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for patulin contamination, a recognized mycotoxin hazard in food products. The source does not report any confirmed illnesses or injuries, so per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product without reported harm scores as High.

Plain-English summary

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC, is recalling Vermont Village Unsweetened Apple Sauce (24oz) due to the presence of elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a mycotoxin that can accumulate in apples and apple-based products.

The recalled product was distributed to consumers in Arizona, New Hampshire, California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island, Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, Maine, Delaware, New Mexico, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, and Washington. Approximately 9,027 units were affected. The product carries expiration dates of 10JUL2025 and 3OCT2025.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should discontinue consumption. Consumers should contact Stonewall Kitchen or refer to the FDA for guidance on product return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Vermont Village Unsweetened Apple Sauce (24oz)
Manufacturer
Stonewall Kitchen, LLC
Hazard
  • patulin

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Expiration dates: 10JUL2025 and 3OCT2025

Distribution

Distributed in 22 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CT
  • DE
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • VT
  • WA