Everpress Juice Recalls 'JUICE from the Raw' Sweet Greens Due to Potential Pathogenic Bacteria

What Happened

Everpress Juice, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has initiated a voluntary recall of its “JUICE from the Raw” sweet greens product. The recall was triggered because the juice was under-processed, a condition that may allow pathogenic bacteria to survive in the product, posing a potential health risk to consumers.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall specifically involves the following product:

• Product Name: JUICE from the Raw, sweet greens
• Recall Number: H-0451-2026
• 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 lot numbers are currently being processed by the firm for further identification.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased “JUICE from the Raw” sweet greens in the affected states are advised not to consume the product. While specific disposal or return instructions were not detailed in the initial report, consumers typically should discard the product or return it to the point of purchase. For further inquiries, consumers may contact Everpress Juice at their Philadelphia location.

Why This Matters

This has been designated as a Class I recall, the most serious classification, indicating that the under-processed product may contain pathogenic bacteria capable of causing serious health complications or harm to humans.

Source

Information provided by the FDA.