Walmart Apple Juice Arsenic Recall: Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois

If you recently purchased a six-pack of "Great Value" brand apple juice at Walmart you need to make sure it's not included in this recall.

Hold the Juice! Here's What You Need to Know

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling nearly 10,000 cases of this specific apple juice due to elevated levels of arsenic. Yikes! Don't worry, it's classified as a "Class II" recall, meaning it's unlikely to cause serious health problems. Still, better safe than sorry!

Identifying the Recalled Juice

Here's how to spot the recalled juice:

• Brand: Great Value
• Size: 8-ounce bottles
• Quantity: Sold in six-packs
• Packaging: PET plastic bottles (fancy way of saying plastic)
• UPC Code: 0-78742-29655-5
• Best If Used By: December 28, 2024

If your apple juice matches this description, don't drink it!

What to Do with Recalled Juice

Here are your options:

1. Return it to Walmart: You can return the recalled juice to any Walmart store for a full refund. No receipt is needed!
2. Throw it away: Dispose of the juice in a safe manner.

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But, before you put them in the air fryer, you need to make sure that they are not on this new recall list.

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What is Inorganic Arsenic:

• Natural Occurrence: Inorganic arsenic is found naturally in the Earth's crust and can enter water, air, and soil through natural processes like volcanic activity, weathering of rocks, and erosion.
• Health Risks: Inorganic arsenic is highly toxic and is considered a carcinogen (a substance that can cause cancer). Long-term exposure to inorganic arsenic, particularly through contaminated drinking water, can lead to serious health issues such as skin lesions, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancers of the skin, bladder, and lungs.

1. Regulation and Safety: Due to its toxicity, there are strict regulations on the amount of inorganic arsenic allowed in drinking water and food. The World Health Organization (WHO) and various national agencies set guidelines and standards to minimize exposure and protect public health.

Twenty-five retail locations sold the juice included in the recall. AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV

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Staying Safe and Informed

For more information about the recall, you can visit the FDA website: [FDA.gov].