Mott's Applesauce Recall: Elevated Patulin Levels in 6-Packs
Mott's recalls 6-packs of no-sugar-added applesauce due to elevated patulin levels. This chemical, found in apples, may pose health risks if consumed in high amounts.
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What happened, in plain English
Mott's is recalling 6-packs of no-sugar-added applesauce because they contain elevated levels of patulin, a chemical that can form in apples and potentially pose health risks when consumed in high amounts. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/11110-mott-s-applesauce-recall-elevated-patulin-levels-in-6-packs.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/11110-mott-s-applesauce-recall-elevated-patulin-levels-in-6-packs · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1016-2023
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“Mott's Applesauce Recall: Elevated Patulin Levels in 6-Packs.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/11110-mott-s-applesauce-recall-elevated-patulin-levels-in-6-packs. Based on FDA recall #F-1016-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1016-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Patulin is a natural compound that can form in apples when they are damaged or spoiled. Elevated levels in this product may cause health issues if consumed in large quantities, though the risk is generally low for most people.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Mott's no-sugar-added applesauce in the 6-pack format with the specific UPC codes mentioned. Children and those with sensitive digestive systems may be at slightly higher risk due to potential health effects of patulin.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 6-pack of Mott's no-sugar-added applesauce with UPC 14800000078 or case UPC 10014800000075. The best-by dates are August 13, 2024, or August 14, 2024.
- Brand
Mott's- Product
Mott s no sugar added applesauce 6 pack 3.9 oz (111g) Containers 23.4 oz (666g). Individual units are packaged in- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the 6-pack of Mott's no-sugar-added applesauce with the specific UPC codes mentioned in the recall notice.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 24 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “US states including: AL, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI; Bermuda and Dominican Republic” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 18 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not require immediate action, but you should check the product details and contact Mott's if you have concerns about elevated patulin levels.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1016-2023 (May 18, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1016-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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