Aseltines Apple Cider Juice Recall: Patulin Over 50 ppb Risk
Aseltines recalls 1/2 and 1 gallon apple cider juice with patulin levels exceeding 50 ppb. Consumers should check UPCs 5169600064 and 5169600128 for affected products.
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Product tested positive for patulin in excess of 50 ppb
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What happened, in plain English
Aseltines is recalling 1/2-gallon and 1-gallon apple cider juice products due to patulin levels exceeding 50 ppb. This chemical, found in moldy apples, can cause health issues if consumed in high amounts. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15793-aseltines-apple-cider-juice-recall-patulin-over-50-ppb-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15793-aseltines-apple-cider-juice-recall-patulin-over-50-ppb-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0847-2020
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“Aseltines Apple Cider Juice Recall: Patulin Over 50 ppb Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15793-aseltines-apple-cider-juice-recall-patulin-over-50-ppb-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0847-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0847-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Patulin is a mold byproduct that can form in apples when they're stored too long. High levels of patulin in juice can cause health issues, including gastrointestinal problems and potential long-term health risks. The product was tested to have patulin above the safe limit of 50 ppb.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Aseltines 100% Apple Cider Juice with UPCs 5169600064 or 5169600128 between March 2020 and the sell-by date. Children and those with weakened immune systems may be at slightly higher risk due to patulin's potential health effects.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for UPC codes 5169600064 (1/2 gallon) or 5169600128 (1 gallon) on the product label. These items were sold until March 29, 2020.
- Brand
Aseltines- Product
Aseltines 100% JUICE Apple Cider 1/2 gallon UPC 5169600064 and 1 gallon UPC 5169600128- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for UPC codes 5169600064 or 5169600128 on the juice container.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Illinois and Michigan.
FDA distribution: “Distributors in MI and IL” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Michigan.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 15 days 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.
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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-0847-2020 (March 18, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0847-2020 to see it in context.
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