Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice 1 liter (33.8 oz.) glass bottle UPC: 4124400102 6 Bottles per bundled shrink-wrapped pack/case.

Product test results found the product to have elevated Patulin levels

Recall #: F-0254-2023
Affected scope: 3,280 case (19,680 units)
Initiated: December 29, 2022

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

S Martinelli & Company recalled Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice 1 liter (33.8 oz.) glass bottle UPC: 4124400102 6 Bot… - a moderate-severity action.

Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice 1 liter (33.8 oz.) glass bottle UPC: 4124400102 6 Bot… was recalled by S Martinelli & Company in January 18, 2023. Reason: Product test results found the product to have elevated Patulin levels. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0254-2023 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

S Martinelli & Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product test results found the product to have elevated Patulin levels.

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: January 18, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0254-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice 1 liter (33.8 oz.) glass bottle UPC: 4124400102 6 Bottles per bundled shrink-wrapped pack/case.

Reason for recall

Product test results found the product to have elevated Patulin levels

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-0254-2023
Date reported	January 18, 2023
Date initiated	December 29, 2022
Recalling firm	S Martinelli & Company
Firm location	Watsonville, CA
Affected scope	3,280 case (19,680 units)
Distribution	US Only- CA, TX, NY, WA, UT, GA, OR, AZ

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice 1 liter (33.8 oz.) glass bottle UPC: 4124400102 6 Bottles per bundled shrink-wrapped pack/case.. Recalled by S Martinelli & Company. Units affected: 3,280 case (19,680 units).

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Product test results found the product to have elevated Patulin levels

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on January 18, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0254-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Only- CA, TX, NY, WA, UT, GA, OR, AZ.

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.

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