Wholesome Pantry Organic Apple Sauce Recalled Over Patulin Levels
Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce is being recalled due to elevated levels of patulin found during FDA testing. The recall was issued by Wakefern Food Corp. and affects product sold at various grocery stores.
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, September 23, 2026 —
Wakefern Food Corp. has issued a recall for Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce. The decision to recall the product stems from elevated levels of patulin detected during testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Patulin is a mycotoxin that can be produced by certain molds. While often associated with apple products, its presence can occur during the storage or processing of apples.
The specific product affected by this recall is Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce. The recall impacts distribution to various grocery stores where the product was sold. Details regarding the exact lot codes, expiration dates, or quantities affected have not been specified in the provided information.
The FDA’s testing identified the presence of patulin at levels exceeding regulatory limits. The exact threshold for patulin in apple products can vary based on regulatory guidelines.
Consumers who have purchased the affected Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce are advised to check their product. Information regarding return procedures or reimbursement is typically provided by the retailer or manufacturer during a recall, but specific details for this instance were not available in the summary.
Wakefern Food Corp. has initiated the recall process. The scope of the recall includes product sold at various grocery stores. The manufacturer’s name is Wakefern Food Corp. The reason for the recall is the detection of elevated patulin levels, as identified through FDA testing.
Story summarized from the original created by Mac Bell on www.abc27.com, see more information here.
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