Everpress Juice Issues Recall for 'JUICE from the Raw' Spicy Lemonade Over Pathogen Risk

What Happened

Everpress Juice of Philadelphia, PA, has initiated a voluntary recall of its “JUICE from the Raw” spicy lemonade. The recall was prompted because the product was under-processed, which may result in the presence of pathogenic bacteria that could be harmful to consumers. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, its most serious category.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves the following product:

• Product Name: JUICE from the Raw, spicy lemonade
• Recall Number: H-0454-2026
• Quantity: Unknown
• Code Information: The firm is currently in the process of providing specific code and lot information to the agency.

The affected product was distributed in the following 24 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.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased “JUICE from the Raw” spicy lemonade in the affected regions are advised not to consume the product. The recall was initially communicated via e-mail. For further information regarding the recall or potential returns, consumers may contact Everpress Juice at their facility located at 6510 Eastwick Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142.

Why This Matters

This is a Class I recall, indicating that the under-processed product poses a significant health risk. Pathogenic bacteria in food or drink can cause serious illness or life-threatening infections in humans.

Source

Information sourced from the FDA.