Apple Juice Sold at Aldi, Walmart and More Recalled Due to Arsenic Levels

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There’s an active recall on various apple juice products sold at Aldi, Walgreens, Walmart and more, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).This is due to high levels of arsenic tested in the drinks.

This recall is an expansion of aWalmart apple juice recallannounced in August. While the previous recall only affected 8-ounce bottles of Great Value Apple Juice, the following products have been added:

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This recall affects consumers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. If you have one of the above recalled apple juice products in your refrigerator, dispose of it immediately or return to your place of purchase. The reason for this recall is because these juices “contain inorganic arsenic above action level set in guidance to industry,” per the FDA.

Arsenicis a toxic heavy metal, and while it’s normal and typically not dangerous to consume low levels of heavy metals in your diet, high levels of arsenic can lead to poisoning. Because fruit juices can be receptive to heavy metals, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting these drinks in a child’s eating pattern as they are more prone to illness.

Symptoms of arsenic poisoning may include headaches, fatigue, confusion, flu-like illness, skin inflammation and seizures.If you or your child is experiencing any of these signs after drinking one of the recalled apple juice products, talk to your healthcare provider as soon as possible.

For questions about this recall, contact your local FDA Complaint Coordinator.This recall is ongoing, meaning more products may be recalled in the near future, soEatingWellwill be sure to update with any new information.

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EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Enforcement report.American Academy of Pediatrics.5 ways to reduce arsenic in your child’s diet.National Organization for Rare Disorders.Heavy metal poisoning.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Consumer complaint coordinators.

EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Enforcement report.American Academy of Pediatrics.5 ways to reduce arsenic in your child’s diet.National Organization for Rare Disorders.Heavy metal poisoning.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Consumer complaint coordinators.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Enforcement report.

American Academy of Pediatrics.5 ways to reduce arsenic in your child’s diet.

National Organization for Rare Disorders.Heavy metal poisoning.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Consumer complaint coordinators.