If you buy apple juice on the regular, it's time for a pantry check. There is a voluntary recall underway of Martinelli's apple juice. One lot of the apple juice has been linked to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic. The one liter bottles were shipped to stores about a year ago. It's incredibly important that you not drink this juice. Exposure to high levels of inorganic arsenic can pose significant health risks, including cancer, birth defects, and heart issues, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Recalled Apple Juice, What You Need To Know
The recall specifically targets 1-liter (33.8-ounce) glass bottles of Martinelli's apple juice with a best by date of March 9, 2026 or March 10, 2026. These bottles were shipped to retailers nationwide between March 13, 2023 and September 27, 2023, with the majority shipped before July 28, 2023.
Retailers That Sold Recalled Apple Juice
Martinelli's apple juice is widely distributed and available at major grocery chains, including:
- Kroger
- Publix
- Target
- Winn-Dixie
- Whole Foods
Consumers are advised to carefully check the best by date and size of their Martinelli's apple juice to determine if it falls under the recall.
Recommended Actions
The Martinelli Company has issued a voluntary recall and urges consumers to immediately stop using the affected product and dispose of it safely.
Resources and Information
Consumers with questions or concerns can contact Martinelli's at 1-800-662-1868.
The FDA recently lowered the industry action level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice to 10 parts per billion (ppb), aligning it with the standard for drinking water. The specific Martinelli's lot in question tested at 11.6 ppb, exceeding this new safety guideline. It's important to note that this is an isolated incident.
