Walmart has recalled more than 9,500 cases of apple juice because the juice may contain arsenic.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the retailer’s 8-ounce PET plastic bottles of six-packs of Great Value brand apple juice contain elevated levels of “inorganic arsenic.”

The recalled juices have a best before date of December 28, 2024 and a UPC of 0-78742-29655-5.

The recall was initiated on August 15 and later classified as a “Class II” recall on Friday, the FDA said.

According to the agency, a “Class II” recall occurs “in a situation where use of or contact with an unlawful product may result in temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the likelihood of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Great Value brand 8oz apple juice in six-pack PET plastic bottles contains elevated levels of “inorganic arsenic.”

In the US, stores in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia sold the recalled apple juice.

The FDA said the juices contained arsenic levels of 13.2 parts per billion. Last year, the agency announced that the limit for inorganic arsenic in apple juice should be 10 parts per billion.

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that is commonly found in the Earth’s crust but is toxic to humans.

According to the World Health Organization, long-term exposure to this chemical element can cause skin lesions, various types of cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

In children, arsenic exposure can have negative effects on cognitive development and potentially lead to death in young adults, the organization added.

The FDA said the juices contained arsenic levels of 13.2 parts per billion. Last year, the agency announced that the limit for inorganic arsenic in apple juice should be 10 parts per billion.

Short-term exposure to arsenic can cause nausea, vomiting, numbness or burning in the hands and feet, and bruising in adults, the FDA said.

It is unclear whether any possible injuries related to the apple juice have been reported, and Walmart has not issued any recommendations for those affected.

DailyMail.com has contacted Walmart for comment.

Earlier this month, a popular candy sold at Walmart and Dollar Tree was recalled nationwide over concerns it could be contaminated with deadly bacteria.

Iowa-based Palmer Candy Company voluntarily recalled its white coated confectionery items in early May after determining that they may be contaminated with salmonella, a foodborne illness that sickens 1.3 million Americans each year.

As a result, authorities increased the severity of the recall in May and upgraded it to “Class I” on August 6 – the most serious category of product recall.

Earlier this month, Iowa-based Palmer Candy Company voluntarily recalled its “White Coated Confectionary Items” after determining they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The FDA said the affected products – mixes of snacks such as pretzels, cookies, popcorn and chocolate – were sold in Walmart, HyVee, Target and Dollar General stores nationwide.

They were also sent to dealers in the following states: Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The FDA stated that there have been no reported injuries or illnesses associated with the products.

The potentially harmful sweets are coated with a white-looking layer of sugar and are offered in different packaging such as bags, pouches and cups.

The affected candies were sold under brand names such as Palmer Candy, Great Value, Casey’s and Every True Tiger – a brand of the University of Missouri.

Palmer Candy was alerted to the potential danger by its liquid coating supplier, who advised that the products could potentially be contaminated with salmonella.