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BALTIMORE, MD – Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice supplier has recalled more than 9,500 cases due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic that exceed the FDA limit of 10 ppb.
The recall affects 8-ounce plastic bottles sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, 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, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. The specific UPC code of the recalled juice is 0-78742-29655-5.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, the juice contains 13.2 parts per million of inorganic arsenic, which exceeds the FDA limit of 10 ppb. Although the health risks of arsenic at this concentration are not immediate, the agency says exposure to even small amounts of arsenic over a long period of time can lead to lower IQ and other neurological problems in children and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers in adults.
Refresco Beverages, Walmart’s juice supplier, says it is addressing the situation. The company also said there have been no reports of consumer illnesses or complaints. Customers are being instructed to return the recalled juice for a refund.
This article was written using artificial intelligence and reviewed by a human editor.
