FDA 2024 Beverage Recall

• Recalled Product: Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice From U.S. Grown Fresh Apples 1 Liter (33.8 fl oz.) 
• Reason/Concern: Elevated levels of inorganic arsenic / Arsenic is a human carcinogen ¹
• Recall Initiation Date: 4/16/2024 | Date Terminated: 5/6/2024
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Charles Boggini Pink Lemonde; 1 or 5 U.S. Gallons
• Reason/Concern: Undeclared FD&C Red No. 40 / Red No. 40 is contaminated with benzidine a known human carcinogen ²
• Initiation Date: 3/29/2024 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Tapee Tea packaged in paper packets – 5 packets per bag
• Reason/Concern: Presence of dexamethasone and piroxicam / Dexamethasone can cause allergic reactions for some people ³ Piroxicam is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain ⁴
• Recall Initiation Date 11/8/2023 | Date Terminated: 3/12/2024
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Organic Yogi Echinacea Immune Support Caffeine Herbal Supplement
• Reason/Concern: Pesticide residues were detected above action levels / Risk of pesticide residue depends on the type of pesticide some pesticides can be carcinogenic or disrupt hormone and endocrine function ⁵
• Initiation Date: 3/12/2024 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Products: Powerade Zero Mixed Berry, Zero Fruit Punch, and Mountain Berry Blast 20 oz 
• Reason/Concern: Presence of a foreign metal object in the product, i.e. a stainless-steel ring
• Initiation Date: 2/27/2024 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Fiji Natural Artesian Water 500 mL (24 pack) 
• Reason/Concern: Found traces of the manganese and three different types of bacteria / High exposure to manganese can cause neurological conditions ⁷
• Initiation Date: 3/4/2024 | Date Terminated: 5/23/2024
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Enfamil Nutramigen Powder infant formula in 12.6 and 19.8oz cans
• Reason/Concern: Potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination / Cronobacter sakazakii is linked to blood stream and nervous system infections. In infants, Cronobacter sakazakii can cause brain abscess, developmental delays, motor impairments, and death. ⁶
• Initiation Date: 12/30/2023 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula
• Reason/Concern: Found Cronobacter sakazakii contamination in a sample / Cronobacter sakazakii is linked to blood stream and nervous system infections. In infants, Cronobacter sakazakii can cause brain abscess, developmental delays, motor impairments, and death. ⁶
• Initation Date: 5/24/2024 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Alert

• Recalled Products: Rise Brewing 32oz Organic Oat Milk & Organic Vanilla Oat Milk
• Reason/Concern: Potential microbial contamination
• Initiation Date: 3/22/2024 | Date Terminated: NA
• Organic Oat Milk Enforcement Report | Organic Vanilla Oat Milk Enforcement Report

• Recalled Products: Barsotti Organic Carrot Juice 16 oz. and 64 oz. & Trader Joe's 100% Juice Organic Carrot Juice 16 oz. and 32 oz.
• Reason/Concern: Determined to be under processed / Processing of this product did not reach the right conditions to kill the bacteria
• Initiation Date: 2/22/2024 | Date Terminated: 5/13/2024
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Charles Boggini Company Cola Flavoring Base; packaged in 1 gallon jugs and 5 gallon pails
• Reason/Concern: Contained undeclared sulfites / Sulfites can cause allergic symptoms ⁸
• Recalled Product: Charles Boggini Company Yellow Lemonade and Yellow Lemonade X; 1 gallon and 5 gallons
• Reason/Concern: Undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 also known as tartrazine which can cause allergic reactions for those with an intolerance ⁹
• Initiation Date: 3/29/2024 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: House of Coffee Beans Bagged Coffee
• Reason/Concern: Potential allergen contact with almonds, pecans and coconut
• Initiation Date: 2/1/2024 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Products: Longreen Corporation Xlim Express Coffee, 15 grams/sachet, 10 sachets/box, Longreen Corporation 4 in1 Reishi Coffee, 18.2 grams/sachet, 10 sachets/box and Longreen Corporation 4 in1 Cordyceps Coffee, 18.2 grams/sachet, 10 sachets/box
• Reason/Concern: Undeclared allergens due to sub-ingredients, soy lecithin and coconut oil
• Initiation Date: 4/18/2024 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Enforcement Report | FDA Enforcement Report | FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water Naturally Alkaline Electrolytes Deep Well Water 1.0 Liter (33.8 FL OZ)
• Reason/Concern: Found floating particles
• Initiation Date: 11/28/2023 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Nordic Naturals Babys Vitamin D3 liquid, 400 IU (10 mcg) D3, 0.76 fl oz (22.5 mL)
• Reason/Concern: Elevated levels of vitamin D3 which can cause harmful symptoms in infants such as vomiting ¹⁰
• Initiation Date: 2/7/2024 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Caffeine Free 7.5 FL OZ (221 mL) 
• Reason/Concern: Contains real sugar as an ingredient / Risk for those with diabetes
• Initiation Date: 3/9/2024 | Date Terminated: 6/10/2024
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Mug Root Beer 12 oz aluminum cans packaged 12 cans per carton
• Reason/Concern: Contains Mug zero sugar as an ingredient
• Initiation Date: 3/22/2024 | Date Terminated: 4/25/2024
• FDA Enforcement Report

• Recalled Product: Sammy's Milk Goat Milk Toddler Formula
• Reason/Concern: Insufficient nutrition
• Initiation Date: April 18, 2024 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Alert

• Recalled Products: Mt.Capra Goat Milk Formula Recipe Kit
• Reason/Concerns: Insufficient nutrition which could develop iron deficiency anemia and feeding intolerance in infants
• Initiation Date: May 10, 2024 | Date Terminated: N/A
• FDA Alert

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