Everpress Juice Issues Recall for 'JUICE from the Raw' Pineapple Mint Over Pathogen Concerns

What Happened

Everpress Juice has initiated a voluntary recall of its “JUICE from the Raw” pineapple mint product. According to the FDA, the product was found to be under-processed. This manufacturing defect means the juice may contain pathogenic bacteria that could pose a health risk to consumers.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects the following product:

• Brand Name: JUICE from the Raw
• Flavor: Pineapple mint
• Recall Number: H-0452-2026
• Quantity: Unknown
• Distribution Area: The product was distributed in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming.

Specific code information and UPCs are currently being finalized by the recalling firm and have not yet been released to the public.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased “JUICE from the Raw” pineapple mint juice in the affected states are advised not to consume the product. The items should be disposed of immediately or returned to the place of purchase. Because the product may contain harmful pathogens, it is important to ensure the juice is not consumed even if it does not appear spoiled.

Why This Matters

This has been designated as a Class I recall, which is the most serious classification. It indicates that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the under-processed product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death due to the potential presence of pathogenic bacteria.

Source

Information provided by the FDA under Recall Event ID 97330.