Everpress Juice Recalls 'JUICE from the Raw, upbeat' Due to Potential Pathogenic Bacteria
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Everpress Juice has issued a voluntary recall for its 'JUICE from the Raw, upbeat' product across 24 states due to under-processing concerns and potential bacterial contamination.
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This notice was issued by FDA on February 17, 2026 and geographically references AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, AR, CO, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, MS, ND, OK, SD, TN, TX, WY. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — FDA Recalls — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Everpress Juice has initiated a voluntary recall of its "JUICE from the Raw, upbeat" product. The recall was issued because the product may have been under-processed. According to the FDA, under-processed juice may contain pathogenic bacteria that could be harmful to human health. The recall has been classified as Class I, indicating a high level of potential risk.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects the following product:
- Product Name: JUICE from the Raw, upbeat
- Recall Number: H-0453-2026
- Quantity: Unknown
- Distribution Scope: The affected 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 is currently being finalized by the firm for submission to the agency.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased "JUICE from the Raw, upbeat" in the affected states are advised not to consume the product. While specific return or refund instructions were not detailed in the initial report, consumers typically should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.
Why This Matters
Under-processing in food production can fail to eliminate dangerous pathogens. This recall is significant as it involves a Class I classification, the most serious level of recall, suggesting the product poses a potential for serious adverse health consequences or death if consumed.
Source
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Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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