Martinelli's voluntarily recalls apple juice due to potential toxin contamination
Martinelli's is voluntarily recalling 10-ounce apple juice glass bottles because they may be potentially contaminated with patulin, a toxic substance.
The recall was first initiated in March, and the Food and Drug Administration classified it as a Class II recall on April 22.
According to the FDA, a Class II recall designation indicates that use of a recalled product could cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," but the risk of serious health consequences "is remote."
Patulin is a colorless toxin that is produced by some molds, and according to the FDA, it can grow on fruits such as apples, cheese and grains.
The FDA notes that drinking patulin-contaminated apple juice could cause symptoms such as "nausea, vomiting, and possibly damage the DNA in some body cells."
About 7,234 cases of Martinelli's apple juices are being recalled with each case consisting of six packs. Each six-pack consists of four packs of 10-ounce glass bottles with a bulbous or round shape and white metal screw-top lids.
The recalled apple juice bottles were distributed in 28 states throughout the West, South, Midwest and East Coast, including California, Texas, Florida, Michigan and New York.
For a full list of affected pallet and batch numbers, click here.
ABC News has reached out to Martinelli's for comment.
