Recall: Apple Cider Contains Elevated Patulin Levels
Bevovations recalls apple cider due to elevated patulin. Check UPCs and best-by dates for affected batches sold in NH, CT, MA, RI.
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What happened, in plain English
Bevovations, LLC dba New England Apple Products Company is recalling various brands of apple cider because the product contains elevated levels of patulin. The recalled items include Rudy's Blend, Carlson Orchards, and Lyman Orchards varieties sold in New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Patulin is a toxin that can be produced by mold in apples, and consuming it poses health risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21912-recall-apple-cider-contains-elevated-patulin-levels.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21912-recall-apple-cider-contains-elevated-patulin-levels · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2157-2017
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“Recall: Apple Cider Contains Elevated Patulin Levels.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21912-recall-apple-cider-contains-elevated-patulin-levels. Based on FDA recall #F-2157-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2157-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains elevated levels of patulin, a mycotoxin produced by certain molds that can grow on apples. Ingesting patulin can lead to gastrointestinal issues and other health problems depending on the level of exposure.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased apple cider from the specified brands in New England states (NH, CT, MA, RI) between the production date and the recall announcement on March 28, 2017. Individuals with mold allergies or sensitivities may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your apple cider bottles for the following labels: Rudy's Blend Apple Cider (1 Gal UPC 8 56005 00344 3; 1/2 Gal UPC 8 56005 00434 6), Carlson Orchards Freshly Pressed Apple Cider (1/2 Gal UPC 8 56005 00323 8; 1 Gal UPC 8 56005 00324 5; 16 FL OZ), and Lyman Orchards Pure Sweet or Freshly Pressed Apple Cider (1 Gal UPC 0 27894 44972 2; 16 Oz UPC 0 27894 44672 1). Look for a Best By date of April 23.
- Brand
Rudy's Blend / Carlson Orchards / Lyman Orchards- Product
Apple Cider with Potassium Sorbate, packed under the following labels: RUDY'S BLEND APPLE CIDER; 1 GAL. (3.78L), UPC: 8- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
NH, CT, MA, RI
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-2157-2017 | Apple Cider with Potassium Sorbate, packed under the following labels: RUDY'S BLEND APPLE CIDER; 1 GAL. (3.78L), UPC: 8 56005 00344 3; RUDY'S BLEND APPLE CIDER, 1/2 GAL (1.89L), 8 56005 00434 6; FRESHLY PRESSED APPLE CIDER Carlson Orchards Harvard, Mass, 1/2 GAL (1.89L), 8 56005 00323 8; FRESHLY PRESSED APPLE CIDER Carlson Orchards Harvard, Mass, 1 GAL. (3.78 L), 8 56005 00324 5; FRESHLY PRESSED APPLE CIDER Carlson Orchards Harvard, Mass, 16 FL. OZ. (473mL); LYMAN ORCHARDS Pure Sweet Apple Cider, 1 GAL (3.78l), 0 27894 44972 2; LYMAN ORCHARDS Freshly Pressed Apple Cider, 16 OZ (473ml), 0 27894 44672 1; Best By Apr 23 |
| F-2158-2017 | Apple Cider packed under the following labels: RUDY'S BLEND APPLE CIDER, 1 GAL. (3.78L), UPC: 8 56005 00344 3; RUDY'S BLEND APPLE CIDER; 1/2 GAL (1.89L), 8 56005 00434 6; FRESHLY PRESSED APPLE CIDER Carlson Orchards Harvard, Mass, 1/2 GAL (1.89L), 8 56005 00323 8; FRESHLY PRESSED APPLE CIDER Carlson Orchards Harvard, Mass, 1 GAL. (3.78 L), 8 56005 00324 5; FRESHLY PRESSED APPLE CIDER Carlson Orchards Harvard, Mass, 16 FL. OZ. (473mL); LYMAN ORCHARDS Pure Sweet Apple Cider, 1 GAL (3.78l), 0 27894 44972 2; LYMAN ORCHARDS Freshly Pressed Apple Cider, 16 OZ (473ml), 0 27894 44672 1; Best By Apr 23 |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not drink or use any of the recalled apple cider products listed above.
Discard or return the product
The record does not specify a refund or replacement process, so consumers should dispose of the product safely.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
FDA distribution: “NH, CT, MA, RI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 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.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2157-2017 (March 28, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2157-2017 to see it in context.
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