Before you pack your kids' snacks or lunches, check the apple juice label: containers sold at Walmart stores in Indiana are part of a voluntary recall.
According to the FDA, each 8-ounce serving “contains inorganic arsenic in excess of limits established by industry guidelines.”
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Which apple juice was recalled?
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a voluntary recall has been issued for 9,535 8-ounce bottles of Great Value apple juice (UPC 0-78742-29655-5) that were sold in six-packs in PET plastic bottles at Walmart stores.
The expiration date for the Great Value Apple Juice listed in the recall is Dec. 28, 2024.
The recall was issued by Refresco Beverages US Inc., based in Tampa, Florida, according to an FDA report.
Why was Great Value Apple Juice recalled?
The apple juice “contains inorganic arsenic in excess of limits established by industry guidelines,” the federal agency said in recall number F-1746-2024 issued Aug. 15.
On August 23, the recall was upgraded to Class II, which the FDA defines as a product that “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects or is unlikely to cause serious adverse health effects.”
What are the risks of ingesting arsenic?
The FDA said, “Current research indicates that inorganic arsenic is more dangerous than organic arsenic,” and that long-term exposure to inorganic arsenic in adults increases the risk of skin diseases, skin cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, the federal agency said.
According to the FDA, short-term exposure to inorganic arsenic can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bruising, and numbness or burning in the hands and feet.
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What states are affected by the recall?
The recall stated that Great Value apple juice was sold in the following states and territories:
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