Freshbev recalls Deep Beet Blend 5 Gal due to elevated patulin levels
Freshbev recalls 5-gallon Deep Beet Blend produce with elevated patulin levels. Consumers should avoid using this product as it poses a potential health risk.
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Elevated patulin levels.
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What happened, in plain English
Freshbev is recalling 5-gallon Deep Beet Blend produce that has elevated patulin levels. This chemical can be harmful to health, so affected consumers should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22167-freshbev-recalls-deep-beet-blend-5-gal-due-to-elevated.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22167-freshbev-recalls-deep-beet-blend-5-gal-due-to-elevated · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1805-2017
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“Freshbev recalls Deep Beet Blend 5 Gal due to elevated patulin levels.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22167-freshbev-recalls-deep-beet-blend-5-gal-due-to-elevated. Based on FDA recall #F-1805-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1805-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Patulin is a mold-derived compound that can be harmful to health, especially in high concentrations. Elevated levels in this product may pose a risk to consumers, particularly those with weakened immune systems.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the Deep Beet Blend 5 Gal product from Freshbev. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk due to potential health impacts.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Deep Beet Blend 5 Gal' with a best by date of 2/25/1:17. The product was sold under the Freshbev brand.
- Brand
Freshbev- Category
Food
All 4 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
CT, FL, CO, NY, NV
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-1804-2017 | Apple Juice 5 Gal, Keep Refrigerated, Ripe Liquid Produce; Best by: 03/12/17 Julian : 16362 |
| F-1805-2017 | KEEP REFIGERATED, DEEP BEET Blend 5 Gal, Ripe Liquid Produce; Best by: 2/25/17 Julian : 16362 |
| F-1806-2017 | IMMUNITY SHOT 2 fl.oz., UPC: 859168006184; Best by 2/19/17 (lot#17005) and Best by 2/25/17(lot#17011) |
| F-1807-2017 | KEEP REFRIGERATED SWEET GREEN Juice 5 Gal; Best by: 2/25/17 Julian: 16362 |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Discard the product immediately as it contains elevated patulin levels that could be harmful.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 5 states.
FDA distribution: “CT, FL, CO, NY, NV” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, New York.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 49 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-1805-2017 (February 24, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1805-2017 to see it in context.
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