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Wakefern Recalls Organic Apple Sauce Over Patulin

PUBLISHED Sep 24, 2026, 9:47 AM ET

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Wakefern Food Corp., in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has initiated a voluntary recall of select containers of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce. Federal regulators confirmed that routine compliance testing identified elevated levels of patulin, a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by molds on damaged apples, exceeding allowable safety limits. The recall affects 23-ounce plastic jars featuring UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. Distributed through supermarket banners including ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage, and Fairway Market across Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, affected products should not be consumed. Officials note that while no human illnesses or injuries have been reported to date, patulin exposure above federal thresholds poses potential health risks over time. Consumers who purchased the recalled organic apple sauce can return containers to the place of purchase for a full refund as retail retrieval operations continue.

By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

September 2026 — Routine FDA compliance testing detects elevated levels of patulin mycotoxin exceeding allowable safety limits in Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce.
On September 22 2026 Wakefern Food Corp., in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, announces a voluntary retail recall of affected organic apple sauce containers.
On September 22 2026 FDA publishes updated retail lot numbers, UPC barcodes, and distribution footprints as product retrieval and consumer return operations commence across Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic supermarket banners.

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Immediate US impact: Consumers across regional distribution states (including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas) must check pantry inventories and return affected units for a full refund.
Possible long-term US impact: The enforcement action reinforces federal oversight on mycotoxin screening in organic processed fruit products.
Most affected groups: Consumers and retail supermarket customers in Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
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