Sweet Apple Cider (Kauffman's) – elevated patulin (2021)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider; Keep Refrigerated; Packaged in plastic bottles with screw-cap lids in the following sizes: 12-once: 25 bottles per case. 1/2-gallon: 9 bottles per case 1-gallon: 4 bottles per case. 350-gallon tote 250-gallon tote
Brand
A L Kauffman & Sons Co. DBA Kauffman's Fruit Farm and Market
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Best By: 5/10/21 (9)
Products Sold
Best By: 5/10/21 (9)
A L Kauffman & Sons Co. DBA Kauffman's Fruit Farm and Market is recalling Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider; Keep Refrigerated; Packaged in plastic bottles wit due to Product contains elevated levels of patulin.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product contains elevated levels of patulin.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
MD, NJ, PA, TN
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026