S. Martinelli & Company has voluntarily recalled a single lot of its one-Liter (33.8 fl. oz.) bottles of apple juice after it tested for arsenic levels higher than U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidance standards.
According to an April 16 announcement, the recalled apple juices have a “Best By” date of “09MAR2026″ or “10MAR2026″ on the front of the bottle above the label. The product was shipped between March 13, 2023, and September 27, 2023, with the majority of the product shipped before July 28, 2023.
S. Martinelli & Company is recalling the products because the Maryland Department of Health reported that test samples for the lot of juices showed a 11.6 ppb level for inorganic arsenic, which is 1.6 ppb higher than the industry action level established by the FDA in 2023.
FDA has stated that exposure to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic can pose a health hazard to young children. Effective June 1, 2023, the FDA issued guidance lowering the industry action level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice from 23 parts per billion, or ”ppb,” to 10 ppb, in line with the requirements for water.
So far, no illness or complaints have been reported, according to the announcement. No other production dates or Martinelli products are affected by this recall.
The company is urging retailers to discontinue selling the recalled lots of juice. The one-liter glass bottles are sold at Kroger, Publix, Target, Winn-Dixie and Whole Foods, according to ABC News.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns about the recall can call Martinelli’s toll free at 1-800-662-1868.
