Walmart is recalling nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in 25 states under its Great Value brand due to elevated levels of arsenic, a toxic metal that can cause adverse health effects. The recall affects the 8-ounce bottles of Great Value apple juice sold in six packs, according to a posted on Aug. 23.
Walmart recalled the Great Value apple juice for containing inorganic arsenic levels of 13.2 parts per billion (ppb), which is above the 10 ppb considered safe by the FDA. The juice was sold in states in 25 states primarily in the South and Northeast, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, according to the notice.
Affected products have the UPC code of 0-78742-29655-5 and a "best if used by" date of DEC2824 CT89-6. The FDA designated the recall as , which means exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. “The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority,” Walmart spokesperson Molly Blakeman told in a statement.
“We have removed this product from our impacted stores and are working with the supplier to investigate.” Refresco Beverages Inc., a Dutch-based company whose U.
S. headquarters are in Tampa, Florida, initiated the recall on Aug. 15.
The product was distributed to: Why is there arsenic in apple juice? Arsenic may be found in apple juice if it's present in the fruit itself. Small traces of arsenic may be in.