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Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 100% Juice, 1 gallon plastic container, UPC: 8 53581 00202 0. The label is read in parts: "***FAMILY BLEND Apple Cider 100% Juice Not from concentrate *** Pasteurized ***Refrigerate After Opening *** Ingredients: Apple Cider ***Pressed, Bottled, and Distributed: Oregon Heritage Farms 22801 SW Scholls Ferry Road Hillsboro, OR 97123 ***".

Reported: October 10, 2018 Initiated: September 18, 2018 #F-0006-2019 1632 cases (6528/1 gal. containers or 6,528 gallons total) units

Oregon Heritage Developments Inc dba Oregon Heritage Farms issued this FDA Food recall on October 10, 2018. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 1632 cases (6528/1 gal. containers or 6,528 gallons total) units are affected. The recall was issued because: Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 1 gallon size, is recalled due to elevated level of patulin.. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0006-2019) was formally reported on October 10, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 18, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Oregon Heritage Developments Inc dba Oregon Heritage Farms is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Beaverton, OR. Federal records indicate 1632 cases (6528/1 gal. containers or 6,528 gallons total) units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 1 gallon size, is recalled due to elevated level of patulin. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: distributed in OR.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 8 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

1632 cases (6528/1 gal. containers or 6,528 gallons total)

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product Description

Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 100% Juice, 1 gallon plastic container, UPC: 8 53581 00202 0. The label is read in parts: "***FAMILY BLEND Apple Cider 100% Juice Not from concentrate *** Pasteurized ***Refrigerate After Opening *** Ingredients: Apple Cider ***Pressed, Bottled, and Distributed: Oregon Heritage Farms 22801 SW Scholls Ferry Road Hillsboro, OR 97123 ***".

Reason for Recall

Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 1 gallon size, is recalled due to elevated level of patulin.

Details

Units Affected
1632 cases (6528/1 gal. containers or 6,528 gallons total)
Distribution
distributed in OR.
Location
Beaverton, OR

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0006-2019
Date reported October 10, 2018
Date initiated September 18, 2018
Recalling firm Oregon Heritage Developments Inc dba Oregon Heritage Farms
Units affected 1632 cases (6528/1 gal. containers or 6,528 gallons total)
Distribution distributed in OR.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1632 cases (6528/1 gal. containers or 6,528 gallons total) units affected — million-unit bracket.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units) ✓ This recall

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 100% Juice, 1 gallon plastic container, UPC: 8 53581 00202 0. The label is read in parts: "***FAMILY BLEND Apple Cider 100% Juice Not from concentrate *** Pasteurized ***Refrigerate After Opening *** Ingredients: Apple Cider ***Pressed, Bottled, and Distributed: Oregon Heritage Farms 22801 SW Scholls Ferry Road Hillsboro, OR 97123 ***".. Recalled by Oregon Heritage Developments Inc dba Oregon Heritage Farms. Units affected: 1632 cases (6528/1 gal. containers or 6,528 gallons total).
Why was this product recalled?
Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 1 gallon size, is recalled due to elevated level of patulin.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 10, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0006-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: distributed in OR..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0006-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).