Applesauce Recalled After FDA Detects Elevated Mold Toxin
Select jars of applesauce have been recalled owing to patulin levels which exceed food-safety limits
Wakefern Food Corp. has issued a recall for specific jars of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce due to elevated levels of patulin, a mold toxin that can develop on compromised apples. The affected jars, available in 23-ounce plastic packaging with UPC 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027, should not be consumed as the patulin level exceeded safety guidelines.
No reported illnesses or injuries have been associated with the recalled product. To receive a refund or replacement, customers are advised to return the product to the store, according to Maureen Gillespie, Wakefern's spokesperson. Patulin, a mycotoxin typically found in apples and apple-based foods, has a regulatory action level of 50 parts per billion in apple juice and related products.
The exact concentration detected in the recalled jars remains undisclosed, as does the number of affected jars and a comprehensive distribution list. The recalled products were distributed through select supermarkets in several states, although Wakefern operates numerous supermarkets across multiple states, and the recall does not encompass the entire distribution network.
Consumers can contact Wakefern at 1-800-746-7748 for inquiries. The recall does not extend to other products sold at the involved supermarkets.
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