Great Value Apple Juice sold at Walmart stores voluntarily recalled over arsenic levels

Do you buy your apple juice from Walmart? If so, you might want to check the brand of your bottle before you sip.

A voluntary recall for 9,535 of the eight-ounce Great Value Apple Juice sold at Walmart stores in a six-pack with PET plastic bottles (UPC 0-78742-29655-5) has been issued, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the recall number F-1746-2024 issued on Aug. 15, the federal agency said that the apple juice “contains inorganic arsenic above the action level set in industry guidance.”  

On Aug. 23, the recall was upgraded to Class II, which is defined by the FDA as a product that "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”  

The FDA says that “current research indicates that inorganic arsenic is more dangerous than organic arsenic.” The federal agency also says that long-term exposure in adults to inorganic arsenic has been affiliated with skin disorders, increased risks of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, and cardiovascular disease. 

Short-term exposure to inorganic arsenic can cause nausea, vomiting, bruising, and numbness or burning sensations in the hands and feet, the FDA says.  

Here is what you need to know about the Great Value Apple Juice recall. 

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What is the difference between organic arsenic and inorganic arsenic?  

Inorganic arsenic is a confirmed carcinogen, something that can cause cancer, and is a “chemical contaminant in drinking-water globally,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO).  

The intergovernmental organization says that inorganic arsenic compounds, which are typically found in water, are very toxic. However, organic arsenic compounds, which are found in seafood, are less harmful.  

Which company is associated with the Great Value Apple Juice recall?  

According to the FDA report, Refresco Beverages US Inc., located in Tampa, FL, issued the recall.  

What is the best if used by date of the juice?

The Great Value Apple Juice best if used by date posted in the recall is December, 28 2024.

What states are affected by the recall? 

In the recall, the Great Value Apple Juice was listed as being sold in the following states and regions:

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