Lower riskFood recall · FDA · Published November 9, 2020
Mayer Brothers Premium Apple Cider Recall: Mixing of Pasteurized and Raw Cider
Mayer Brothers recalls 64 fl oz and 128 fl oz apple cider due to processing error mixing pasteurized and raw cider. Consumers should check UPC codes and lot numbers for affected products.
“Mayer Brothers Premium Apple Cider Recall: Mixing of Pasteurized and Raw Cider.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15029-mayer-brothers-premium-apple-cider-recall-mixing-of-pasteurized-and. Based on FDA recall #F-0151-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0151-2021%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Nov. 9, 2020, that Mayer Brothers Apple Products, Inc. voluntarily recalled apple cider due to a processing error mixing pasteurized and raw cider. The recall affects products distributed by Foodhold USA LLC, Aldi, Inc., and others.
Nature's Nectar 100% Fresh Apple Cider 128 fl. oz., UPC 099100217933, PRO 110720 BB 122220
Open Acres Honeycrisp Apple Cider 128 fl. oz., Lot/Unit Numbers PRO 110720, Best by 01/26/21, UPC 884853622707
Mayer Bros. Apple Cider 128 fl. oz., Lot/Unit Numbers PRO 110720, product date 2/05/21, UPC 022198008095
The hazard
The recall stems from a processing error resulting in the mixing of pasteurized and raw cider into the final product. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Weis Pasteurized Apple Cider Recall (2026-08-06), Mehadrin Chocolate Leben Recall (2026-08-10), and Joy Sweet Lassi 16oz Recall (2026-04-23).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the following: 64 fl oz (1.89L) Giant Premium Apple Cider with UPC 688267033100 or lot numbers PRO 110720 BB020521/BB020621; 128 fl oz Nature's Nectar 100% Fresh Apple Cider with UPC 099100217933 or lot numbers PRO 110720; and Open Acres Honeycrisp Apple Cider.
Brand
Mayer Brothers
Product
1. Giant brand " Premium Apple Cider*** 64 fl. oz. (Half Gal) 1.89L***Distributed by Foodhold USA LLC, Landover, MD
Category
Food
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for the product name, size, and UPC code on the label to determine if it matches the recalled items.
Contact Manufacturer
If you have the recalled product, contact Mayer Brothers Apple Products, Inc. for further instructions.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “MD, MA, MI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 49 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
3FDA classified it Class II
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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-0151-2021 (November 9, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0151-2021 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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