FDA recall,
Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Organic unsweetened apple sauce has elevated patulin levels that exceed food safety limits.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
Wakefern Food Corp. 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. The recall affects the product sold in 23-ounce plastic jar containers with a best-by date of June 16, 2027.
The issue was identified through routine monitoring by the FDA. No illnesses or injuries associated with the product have been reported. Customers who purchased the recalled product can return it to the store for an immediate refund or replacement.
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What to do
If a code on your package is listed below:
- "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 label and best-by date on any product they may still have at home.
- Customers with questions or concerns may contact 1-800-ShopRite (1-800-746-7748) Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9-5.
Is yours affected?
Match the UPC and best-by date listed under your product.
A UPC is the number printed under a barcode.
Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce
- UPC
- 04119005677
- Best-by date
- June 16, 2027
From the FDA notice
The recall affects Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce sold in 23-ounce plastic jar containers with the UPC Code 04119005677.
Recall details
- Company announced
- Sold in
The products were distributed through Wakefern supermarket banners ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market.
- Company
- Wakefern Food Corp.
- Hazard
- Chemical contamination
