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Walmart has issued a voluntary recall of more than 9,500 bottles of Great Value apple juice due to high levels of inorganic arsenic.
The recall was originally announced on August 15, but on August 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration upgraded it to Class II, which classifies a product that “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the likelihood of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
The recall affected Walmart stores in 25 states.
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Which bottles are affected? Check the best-before date and batch number
Walmart has recalled Great Value apple juice sold in six-packs of 230 ml PET plastic bottles.
- UPC code: 0-78742-29655-5
- Best before date: December 28, 2024
What are the possible symptoms of exposure to inorganic arsenic?
Inorganic arsenic is a confirmed carcinogen, meaning it can cause cancer. Many products contain small amounts of both inorganic and organic arsenic.
The levels found in the recalled apple juice bottles are so low that the FDA does not believe they have such serious health consequences.
Long-term exposure can lead to various symptoms:
- Skin diseases
- Increased risk of skin, bladder and lung cancer
- Cardiovascular diseases
Short-term exposure symptoms are less mild:
- Nausea
- Vomit
- Bruises
- Numbness or burning in hands and feet
Even though the levels have exceeded the “action level established in industry guidelines,” they are still low enough that the FDA does not expect any serious impact.
Is anyone affected?
The FDA has not confirmed reports of illnesses related to the apple juice recall.
