Montana Dodges Recall of Apple Juice at Walmart

Don't Believe Everything You Read or See on The Internet Montana

There is an old game, generally played in school to teach how rumors can become something totally different than what an original statement is.

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I think it has become even more common with the internet.  People sharing information that doesn't take in the entire context of a story or something someone says.  In this case, it has to do with a recent recall at a major grocery store in our city.

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This Recall Has Hit a Bunch of States, But Montana Isn't One of Them

In a recent release from Walmart stores and from the Food and Drug Administration, a recall has been issued for apple juice that could be tainted with arsenic.  The recall involves the product Great Value 100% Juice Apple Juice sold in a six-pack of 8-ounce plastic bottles.

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The product UPC symbols and expiration dates for the recalled products are with UPC 0-78742-29655-5 and Best if Used by DEC2824 CT89-6.  Over 9500 cases of the product were shipped that have been recalled due to inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance guidelines.

25 States Are Affected, Threat Level Set By FDA

As of now, 25 states have been confirmed to have received the product in question.  Fortunately, Montana is not listed as one of those states.  However, I have seen several social media posts regarding it here in our state.

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Be sure to check your UPC symbols if you have concerns, but Montana should be in the clear.  It shows how quickly things can get misconstrued, even in our information heavy world.