New Yorkers Warned Of Massive Apple Juice Recall Due To Arsenic

Recalls continue to be a part of our lives, unfortunately. According to the Food and Drug Administration website, the supplier of Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice, Refresco Beverages US Inc. of Tampa, Florida has recalled over 9500 cases of contaminated six-packs of 8-ounce juice bottles.

The FDA notes that the juice contains 13.2 parts per billion of inorganic arsenic, exceeding its limit of 10 ppb. The juice was sold in Walmarts in several states across the United States, including New York and Pennsylvania.

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The FDA says if you have this type of apple juice, throw it away or return it to the Walmart where you purchased it for a refund. According to the Associated Press, the affected apple juice may temporarily cause adverse health consequences but is unlikely to cause serious or irreversible medical issues.

Arsenic can be found in both organic and inorganic forms. Inorganic arsenic, the more toxic form, is associated with various health problems, including skin lesions, developmental effects, cardiovascular disease, and an increased risk of cancer according to the FDA.

The recalled apple juice product is sold in 8-ounce plastic bottles as a six-pack and has a UPC code of 0-78742-29655-5. The recalled items have since been removed from the stores.