It’s a brand known for their association with a particular fruit, but one trusted product may have exposed customers to a concerning toxin.
More Than 170,000 Bottles of a Popular Juice Have Been Recalled In 28 States
Published on May 01, 2025
When it comes to life’s big celebrations, there’s one company you likely already turn to for a non-alcoholic bubbly option, though they produce plenty of regular fruit juice too. While experts may say you’re better off eating a fruit whole—that fiber content helps slow the body’s sugar absoroption—some days you can’t beat a chilled, refreshing fruit juice.
However, a possible problem with one of this company’s most recognizable products was recently discovered.
On Tuesday, April 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall for 173,616 total bottles of Apple Juice from S Martinelli & Company of Watsonville, CA. Martinelli’s has been a producer of apple juices and sparkling ciders for more than 150 years.
“Potential contamination with patulin” triggered the alert—previous FDA guidance says patulin is “a toxic substance produced by molds that may grow on apples.”
People exposed to this mycotoxin may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or gastrointestinal issues, according to the World Health Organization. The FDA’s report does not mention whether any illnesses have been noted in connection to this recall.
The Martinelli’s website says their products can be found in “most supermarkets, independent grocers, natural food stores, club stores, and drugstore chains.” They also specifically list Dollar Tree, Costco, Big Lots, and WinCo Foods as some of their retailers.
The available product details are:
Martinelli’s Apple Juice, 10-ounce (oz.) bottles
- Clear/translucent bulbous/round glass bottle with white metal screw top lid
- UPC: 0 41244 04102 2
- BEST BY: 05DEC2026
- Pallet/Batch Numbers: 0001254859, 0001255023, 0001255026, 0001254864, 0001254917, 0001254874, 0001254984, 0001254860, 0001255030, 0001255033, 0001254901, 0001254913, 0001254884, 0001254903, 0001254857, 0001255027, 0001254861, 0001254924, 0001254957, 0001254876, 0001255001, 0001254856, 0001255020, 0001254863, 0001254909, 0001254914, 0001254873, 0001254878, 0001255009, 0001254996, 0001254987, 0001254902, 0001254972, 0001254922, 0001254872, 0001255011, 0001254993, 0001254998, 0001254921, 0001254910, 0001255015, 0001254870, 0001255028, 0001254897, 0001254983, 0001254892, 0001254919, 0001254925, 0001254887, 0001255014, 0001255016, 0001254992, 0001254920, 0001254922, 0001255005, 0001254899, 0001254923, 0001254867, 0001254982, 0001255006, 0001254978, 0001254951, 0001254877, 0001254907, 0001255019, 0001254990, 0001254888, 0001254918, 0001254954, 0001254926, 0001254885, 0001254869, 0001254991, 0001254890, 0001255012, 0001254927, 0001254868, 0001254883, 0001255008, 0001254994, 0001254905, 0001255018, 0001255004, 0001254939, 0001254881, 0001254858, 0001254989, 0001255005, 0001254882, 0001254929, 0001254953, 0001255017, 0001254986, 0001254995, 0001255024, 0001255010, 0001255002, 0001254862, 0001255013, 0001254979, 0001254980, 0001255029, 0001254875, 0001254906, 0001254915, 0001255032, 0001255003, 0001254981, 0001255029, 0001254874, 0001255000, 0001254944, 0001255021, 0001255022, 0001254866, 0001254977, 0001254871, 0001254999, 0001254865, 0001255031, 0001255025, 0001254997, 0001254916, 0001254922, 0001254985
- 4 bottles per pack; 6 packs per case
- 7,234 total cases recalled
The recalled apple juice was reportedly distributed to the following 28 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
The recall has been designated a Class II event by the FDA. In other words, consuming the product may cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects,” though it’s deemed unlikely to cause severe health issues.
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