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Wakefern Food Corp. has recalled jars of its Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after federal testing found high levels of patulin, a toxin made by mold.
The patulin levels exceed food safety limits and don't meet the company's quality standards, so the applesauce shouldn't be eaten, Wakefern said. No illnesses have been reported.
The problem surfaced during routine testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the company said.
The recall covers 23-ounce (650-gram) plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677. Every recalled jar has a best-by date of June 16, 2027.
The applesauce was sold at five grocery chains that belong to Wakefern, a cooperative based in Keasbey, New Jersey. Those chains are:
No other Wakefern products sold at those stores are part of the recall, the company said.
"Customers who purchased the recalled product can return it to the store for an immediate refund or replacement," Maureen Gillespie, a spokesperson for Wakefern, said in the announcement.
Anyone who still has the applesauce at home should check the label and best-by date. Customers with questions can call 800-ShopRite (800-746-7748) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
Patulin is a mycotoxin that forms when certain molds grow on fruit, grains or cheese, according to the FDA. Apples are the best-known source.
Shoppers generally can't tell on their own whether a food contains mycotoxins, the agency says.
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