Walmart Recalls its Great Value Apple Juice

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Walmart Recalls its Great Value Apple Juice due to Arsenic Contamination

Walmart is recalling approximately 10,000 cases of Great Value apple juice due to inorganic arsenic levels that exceed FDA standards. This recall involves 9,535 cases of 8-ounce plastic bottles, which have a "best used" date of December 28, 2024, and are identified by UPC 0-78742-29655-5. The affected products were distributed in 25 states, including Alabama, Florida, New York, and Texas, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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The FDA has categorized this recall as “Class II,” indicating that while there is a possibility of temporary health issues, the risk of serious health consequences is minimal. Walmart has already removed the affected products from its stores and is collaborating with the supplier, Refresco Beverages US Inc. of Tampa, Florida, to resolve the issue. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recall was initiated because the apple juice contained "inorganic arsenic levels exceeding industry guidance action levels." Inorganic arsenic, which can be present in contaminated water and soil, is linked to serious health issues, including certain cancers, cognitive impairments, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, according to the World Health Organization.

Arsenic, a naturally occurring element found in the Earth's crust, is widely dispersed in the environment, including air, water, and soil. Its inorganic form is particularly toxic.

Exposure to high levels of inorganic arsenic can occur through consuming contaminated water, using such water for food preparation and crop irrigation, engaging in industrial activities, eating contaminated food, and smoking tobacco.

Prolonged exposure, especially from drinking water and food, can result in chronic arsenic poisoning, with skin lesions and skin cancer being among the most notable effects.

Immediate symptoms of acute arsenic poisoning can include vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In severe cases, it may progress to numbness and tingling in the extremities, muscle cramps, and potentially death.