Ricker Hill Orchards Cran-Breeze Juice Recall: Patulin Levels Exceed FDA Safety Limits
Ricker Hill Orchards is recalling Cran-Breeze juice due to patulin levels exceeding FDA's 50 ppb safety limit. Consumers should check product labels for affected items.
Lower-risk recall
Product contains patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50 ppb.
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What happened, in plain English
Ricker Hill Orchards is recalling Cran-Breeze juice because it contains patulin at levels above the FDA's safety limit. This could pose a health risk if consumed, so affected consumers should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23642-ricker-hill-orchards-cran-breeze-juice-recall-patulin-levels-exceed.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23642-ricker-hill-orchards-cran-breeze-juice-recall-patulin-levels-exceed · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2096-2016
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“Ricker Hill Orchards Cran-Breeze Juice Recall: Patulin Levels Exceed FDA Safety Limits.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23642-ricker-hill-orchards-cran-breeze-juice-recall-patulin-levels-exceed. Based on FDA recall #F-2096-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2096-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Patulin is a natural compound that can form in moldy fruits and vegetables. When levels exceed the FDA's 50 ppb limit, it may cause health issues such as gastrointestinal problems or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Ricker Hill Orchards Cran-Breeze juice between September 2016 and the recall date. Those who consumed the product are at risk of potential health effects.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Cran-Breeze juice with the label 'Ricker Hill Orchards, 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ) 1.89 LITERS' produced in Turner, ME. The product was sold starting September 6, 2016.
- Brand
Ricker Hill Orchards- 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
ME
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2095-2016 | Apple Cider: Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ) 1.89 LITERS; NORTHLAND APPLES Pure SWEET MAINE CIDER 1 QUART 947.2ML, UPC: 074613 70009 1 and NORTHLAND APPLES Pure SWEET MAINE CIDER 12 FL. OZ. 355.2 ML, UPC: 0 74613 60009; 09/06/16 and 9/07/16 | 1,391 gallons (total for all products) |
| F-2096-2016 | Ricker Hill Orchards Cran-Breeze, 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ) 1.89 LITERS Produced by Ricker Hill Orchards, Turner, ME 04282; 09/06/16 | 1,391 gallons (total for all recalled products) |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the label 'Ricker Hill Orchards Cran-Breeze, 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ) 1.89 LITERS' produced in Turner, ME.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Maine.
FDA distribution: “ME” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Maine.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2 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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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-2096-2016 (August 4, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2096-2016 to see it in context.
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