More than 9,500 cases of juice were sold in 27 states and regions.
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If you recently purchased apple juice from Walmart, check your refrigerator or pantry before consuming it. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that 9,535 cases of Great Value 8-ounce 6-pack apple juice were recalled because they contained “inorganic arsenic above the limit established by industry guidelines.”
The FDA states that Florida-based global bottle supplier Refresco Beverages US Inc. voluntarily recalled the item on August 15, 2024.
The recall affects the Great Value 6-pack of apple juice, which is made from 100% juice and packaged in an 8-ounce PET plastic bottle with the UPC 0-78742-29655-5 and the best-by date DEC2824 CT89-6.
The recalled apple juice was sold nationwide in Walmart stores in the following states and regions: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington DC and West Virginia.
According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, arsenic is a naturally occurring element found everywhere in water, soil, air, and food. While arsenic in all forms is toxic to humans, inorganic arsenic is more toxic than organic. And the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that inorganic arsenic is a known human carcinogen. In addition, arsenic exposure can negatively affect the cardiovascular system, skin, prostate glands, and nervous system, leading to other potentially serious health problems.
The FDA has not provided any information about potential injuries related to this apple juice recall, nor specific recommendations for those affected. However, it is best to avoid consuming any recalled food or beverage and either throw it away immediately or return it to the store where you purchased it.
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