S. Martinelli & Company, based in Watsonville, California, has initiated a voluntary recall of its 10 oz Apple Juice bottles due to potential contamination with patulin, a naturally occurring mycotoxin. The recall, announced on March 18, 2025, affects products distributed across 29 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The recalled product is packaged in clear, bulbous glass bottles with white metal screw-top lids, sold in packs of four 10 oz bottles, with six packs per case. The affected items bear the UPC code 0 41244 04102 2 and a “BEST BY” date of December 5, 2026. Specific pallet and batch numbers associated with the recall include 0001254859, 0001255023, and others. A total of 7,234 cases, equivalent to 173,616 bottles, are impacted. The recall, classified as Class II by the FDA on April 22, 2025, was initiated after the company identified the potential for patulin contamination, which can cause nausea, vomiting, and other health issues with long-term exposure. S. Martinelli & Company notified consignees via email, and the recall remains ongoing, with no termination date announced. No press release was issued for this recall, and no related health incidents have been reported at this time. Consumers who have purchased the affected apple juice are urged to check the product’s UPC, batch information, and “BEST BY” date. They should not consume the product and can either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For further inquiries, contact S. Martinelli & Company at 1-800-622-1868 or through their customer service website. The company is working to address the issue and ensure consumer safety. For more information, visit the S. Martinelli & Company website or the FDA’s enforcement report page. SIMILAR STORIES Walmart Recalls Apple Juice For Arsenic In 24 States, Including Florida