Woolworths recalls 100% Apple Juice products from shelves

Woolworths announced on social media platforms that it is recalling certain batches of its apple juice.

The company said: "Following routine quality tests, Woolworths is recalling Woolworths branded 100% Apple Juice 200ml cartons."

The product recall applies to Woolworths branded 100% Apple Juice 200ml cartons (single boxes and six packs) with the best before date of 23, 28 and 29 March 2022.

Following routine quality tests, the retailer said it was identified that the apple juice in these products contains levels of patulin above the regulatory limits. Patulin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by mould and is commonly associated with apples.

The affected Woolworths 100% Apple Juice 200ml cartons are sold as singles and in six packs in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Zambia stores.

"Woolworths and our suppliers proactively manage and prevent microbial contamination of food and have done so for many years. We have very strict protocols in place as part of our standard food safety management process. To verify the safety of our food products, we implement additional monitoring where we independently have our food products tested randomly," the retailer said.

Customers who have purchased the Woolworths product should return it to their local store for a full refund, and can contact the Woolworths customer service centre on 0860 022 002 or visit woolworths.co.za for more information.

 

 

Written by: Shihaam (Gabriella) Steyn.

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