Apple juice sold in Walmart stores east of the Mississippi River has been recalled because it contains inorganic arsenic, according to the FDA. EPA-EFE/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
Aug. 25 (UPI) — Refresco Beverages US Inc. has recalled 9,535 cases of 8 ounce Great Value Apple Juice sold at Walmart, the Food and Drug Administration has announced. The agency said the apple juice “contains inorganic arsenic above the action level set in industry guidance,” and upgraded the recall to Class II, defined as “a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
Inorganic arsenic is more dangerous than organic arsenic, according to the FDA. It says long-term exposure has resulted in skin disorders, increased risks of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, and cardiovascular disease.
Short-term exposure can cause nausea, vomiting, bruising, and numbness or burning sensations in the hands and feet, the FDA said.
The recalled apple juice was sold in six packs with a UPC code of 0-78742-29655-5 and is marked with December 2024 best by date.
The FDA published an interactive, online map showing the states where the juice was sold. All of the affected stores were east of the Mississippi River. Stores west of the river did not sell the recalled juice, according to the FDA.