Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Happy Moose Tropical Roots and Strawberry Fields, 12 oz bottles recall: Potential Foodborne Illness

Recall published 2+ years ago

Potential Foodborne Illness

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The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: Those organisms could lead to serious illness if consumed.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
October 4, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Happy Moose
Product type
Fresh produce
UPC codes
860012096503, 866175000388
Reports of harm
It is important to note that there have been no reports of illness associated with these products to date.

Products covered by this recall

Tropical Roots and Strawberry Fields, 12 oz bottles

What the company announced

Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc., a co-manufacturer for Happy Moose Juice, is voluntarily recalling Happy Moose Tropical Roots Juice (Lot# H240903-E BEST BY 12/02/2024) and Happy Moose Strawberry Fields (Lot# H240903-H, BEST BY 12/02/2024) because a portion of the production made did not complete the High Pressure Processing (HPP) treatment, which is used to prolong the product shelf-life, prevent spoilage, and significantly reduce the risk of pathogens such as Salmonella , Listeria monocytogenes and diarrheagenic E. coli . Those organisms could lead to serious illness if consumed. Please refer to https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/foodborne-pathogens for symptoms descriptions on the pertinent microorganisms.

It is important to note that there have been no reports of illness associated with these products to date. No other production codes or products are affected.

The products affected are indicated below:

  • Brand: Happy Moose · Flavor: Tropical Roots 12 fl.oz · UPC (label): 860012096503 · Enjoy by Date / Bet by Date: 12/02/2024 · Quantity produced: 1,701 bottles
  • Brand: Happy Moose · Flavor: Strawberry Fields 12 fl.oz. · UPC (label): 866175000388 · Enjoy by Date / Bet by Date: 12/02/2024 · Quantity produced: 1,017 bottles

The products affected were sold in a 12 fl . oz. RPET plastic bottle shipped in 9ct. corrugated boxes to distributors. The “Enjoy by 12/02/2024” date is located on the bottom part of the bottle, below the label.

This recall has been initiated after complaints of spoiled juices were received.

Consumers who have purchased Happy Moose Juice Tropical Roots 12 fl oz, “Enjoy by: 12/02/2024” or Happy Moose Juice Strawberry Fields 12 fl oz, “Enjoy by: 12/02/2024” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 559-797-0252 between 8am and 4:30 pm PST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 9 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 860012096503
  • 866175000388

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • H240903-E
  • H240903-H

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 12/02/2024

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12 oz
  • 12 fl.oz
  • 9 ct
  • 12 fl oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Happy Moose — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Happy Moose Juice Tropical Roots 12 fl oz, “Enjoy by: 12/02/2024” or Happy Moose Juice Strawberry Fields 12 fl oz, “Enjoy by: 12/02/2024” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Youngtown Grape Distributors Inc — Consumers: 559-797-0252

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Happy Moose fresh produce recalled?

Potential Foodborne Illness Those organisms could lead to serious illness if consumed.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 860012096503, 866175000388; lot code H240903-E, H240903-H; best-by date 12/02/2024. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Happy Moose Juice Tropical Roots 12 fl oz, “Enjoy by: 12/02/2024” or Happy Moose Juice Strawberry Fields 12 fl oz, “Enjoy by: 12/02/2024” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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