Vermont Village Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce - recalled due to elevated Patulin levels

United States

FDA announced the recall of 13,086 units of Vermont Village Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce by Stonewall Kitchen, LLC because of elevated patulin levels. This product was distributed in the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, California, Arkansas, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maryland, Florida, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Iowa, Washington, Michigan, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio, Georgia, Illinois, Virginia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Connecticut and Indiana.

The recalled product is:
- Vermont Village Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce (24oz); UPC 362401 | 084648311285. Code: 31MAY2025.

This recall was initiated on 11/17/2023 and its status is ongoing. Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled product.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, particularly Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Byssochlamys. Often found in rotting apples and apple products, patulin can also occur in various moldy fruits, grains, and other foods.

Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm