Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Tropicana Brands Group Dole Apple Juice , 15.2 Fl oz., PET, 12 bottles per case recall: A manufacturing process deviation occurred which may cause spoilage

Recall published 1+ years ago

A manufacturing process deviation occurred which may cause spoilage or microbial contamination and affect shelf stability.

The hazard: Microbial contamination

The problem here is microbial contamination, so the recall covers the production codes listed rather than the brand as a whole.

What the notice says: A manufacturing process deviation occurred which may cause spoilage or microbial contamination and affect shelf stability.

Why it matters: The product was found, or is suspected, to carry a harmful micro-organism. The agency notice names the specific organism and that detail matters, because the illness it causes and the people most at risk differ from one to the next.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Most foodborne infections cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes fever, starting anywhere from hours to weeks after exposure depending on the organism. See a doctor for a high fever, bloody diarrhoea, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration. Infants, pregnant people, adults over 65 and anyone immunocompromised should seek advice earlier.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0073-2026
Published
October 22, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Tropicana Brands Group
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
1,599 cases
Distribution
Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Case Code: Jan 10 26 xxxx(military time) ET 1 Primary Package code: (first line) Jan 10 26 CT127 (second line) XXXX (military time) ET071452

Products covered by this recall

Dole Apple Juice (primary package), 15.2 Fl oz., PET, 12 bottles per case, Refrigerate after opening

Check your product

The notice names 1 code you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

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

  • 15.2 Fl oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Contamination

Tropicana Brands Group — The problem here is microbial contamination, so the recall covers the production codes listed rather than the brand as a whole.

  1. Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.
  2. Clean and sanitise the fridge shelf, container or surface it was stored on.
  3. Read the official notice for the organism named — the advice for Listeria, Salmonella and hepatitis A is not the same.
  4. If anyone who ate it is unwell, mention the recall and the date by name when you call a clinician.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: TROPICANA BRANDS GROUP — 525 W Van Buren St Ste 1100, Chicago, IL, 60607-3830

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.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Tropicana Brands Group fresh produce recalled?

A manufacturing process deviation occurred which may cause spoilage or microbial contamination and affect shelf stability. A manufacturing process deviation occurred which may cause spoilage or microbial contamination and affect shelf stability.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas.

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