Three Apple Cider Brands Recalled for Patulin Contamination
Bevovations, LLC is recalling apple cider from three brands—CN Smith, Wilson Farms, and Carlson Orchards—due to patulin contamination above FDA safety limits. Affected products were distributed in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
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 with a real toxicological hazard (patulin exceeding the 50 ppb safety threshold). No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard qualifies as a risk-of-harm product without yet-reported injury, placing this in the High category.
Plain-English summary
Bevovations, LLC is recalling apple cider products sold under three brand names: CN Smith (1/2 gallon), Wilson Farms (1/2 gallon and 16 oz.), and Carlson Orchards (1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, and 16 oz.). All products are packaged in HDPE bottles.
The products contain patulin at levels above 50 parts per billion (ppb), exceeding FDA safety limits. Patulin is a natural toxin produced by mold and is a known hazard in apple cider products.
The recalled lot code is 171 with a "Best By" date of August 4, 2023. A total of 565 cases were distributed: 43 cases of Wilson Farms, 510 cases of Carlson Orchards, and 12 cases of CN Smith. Products were distributed in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
Consumers who have purchased these recalled products should not consume them and should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1/2 gallon CN Smith brand Apple Cider; 1/2 gallon and 16 oz. Wilson Farms brand Apple Cider; 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, and 16 oz. Carlson Orchards brand Apple Cider - all packaged in HDPE bottles and shipped in corrugated closed boxes.
- Manufacturer
- Bevovations, LLC
- Category
- Food — Juice/Beverage
- 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 (2)
- Lot Code 171 Best By August 4
- 2023.
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- CT
- MA
- NH
- PA
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