The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0879-2021·Announced 2021-09-01

Hiland Apple Juice Recalled for Elevated Inorganic Arsenic Levels

Hiland Dairy Foods Company LLC is recalling Hiland 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate (4 FL OZ units) due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic. The recall affects approximately 436,884 units distributed in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a chemical contaminant (inorganic arsenic) in a food product. While the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, arsenic is a known health hazard with potential for serious long-term effects, making this a high-risk situation where the hazard itself justifies a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Hiland Dairy Foods Company LLC is recalling Hiland 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate No Sugar Added Pasteurized in 4 FL OZ (118 mL) paper cartons due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic. Approximately 436,884 units are affected by this recall.

The recalled products were distributed in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Affected units carry the following Best By dates: 07/15/21, 07/17/21, 07/18/21, 07/24/21, 07/25/21, 07/29/21, 07/31/21, 08/04/21, 08/05/21, 08/07/21, and 08/08/21.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should stop consuming it. Those with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the manufacturer or their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Hiland 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate No Sugar Added Pasteurized 4 FL OZ (118 mL) packaged in paper cartons 75 cartons per case
Manufacturer
Hiland Dairy Foods Company LLC
Hazard
  • arsenic-contamination

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 (11)

  • Best By Date: 07/15/21
  • 07/17/21
  • 07/18/21
  • 07/24/21
  • 07/25/21
  • 07/29/21
  • 07/31/21
  • 08/04/21
  • 08/05/21
  • 08/07/21
  • 08/08/21

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • AR
  • KS
  • MO
  • OK
  • TX