If you recently purchased a six-pack of Great Value brand apple juice from Walmart, you need to make sure it is not affected by this recall.
Keep the juice coming! What you need to know
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling nearly 10,000 cases of this particular apple juice due to elevated levels of arsenic. Oops! Don’t worry, it’s a “Class II” recall, meaning it’s unlikely to cause serious health problems. Still, better safe than sorry!
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Identification of the recalled juice
How to recognize the recalled juice:
- Brand: Great value for money
- Size: 8-ounce bottles
- Crowd: Sold in six packs
- Packaging: PET plastic bottles (a fancy name for plastic)
- UPC code: 0-78742-29655-5
- Best to use until: December 28, 2024
If your apple juice fits this description, don’t drink it!
What to do with recalled juice?
The following options are available to you:
- Return it to Walmart: You can return the recalled juice to any Walmart store and receive a full refund. No receipt is required!
- Throw it away: Dispose of the juice safely.
But before you put them in the air fryer, you need to make sure they are not on this new recall list.
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What is inorganic arsenic:
- Natural occurrence: Inorganic arsenic occurs naturally in the Earth’s crust and can enter water, air and soil through natural processes such as volcanic activity, rock weathering and erosion.
- Health risks: Inorganic arsenic is highly toxic and is considered a carcinogen (a substance that can cause cancer). Long-term exposure to inorganic arsenic, especially through contaminated drinking water, can lead to serious health problems such as skin lesions, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and skin, bladder and lung cancer.
- Regulation and security: Due to its toxicity, there are strict regulations on the permissible amount of inorganic arsenic in drinking water and food. The World Health Organization (WHO) and various national authorities set guidelines and standards to minimize exposure and protect public health.
25 retail stores sold the recalled juice. AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV
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Stay safe and informed
For more information about the recall, visit the FDA website (FDA.gov).
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