FDA food recall · September 2026
Is Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce recalled?
Yes — one best-by date. Wakefern Food Corp. voluntarily recalled Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce 23 oz jars (UPC 04119005677, best-by June 16, 2027) after routine FDA testing found elevated levels of patulin. Sold at ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage, and Fairway Market.
Affected product identifiers
- Product: Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce, 23 oz plastic jar
- UPC: 04119005677
- Best-by: June 16, 2027
- Recalling firm: Wakefern Food Corp.
- Hazard: Elevated patulin (mycotoxin from mold on damaged apples)
- Retailers: ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market
How to check your jar
Match the UPC and the best-by date together. Other Wholesome Pantry apple sauce sizes or dates are not automatically included. You can search this UPC or use the lot number recall checker, then confirm against the current FDA and retailer notices.
Official / primary sources
- FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts — check for a posted company announcement; facts above follow Wakefern's September 14, 2026 voluntary recall after FDA testing (reported by regional news).
- FDA Enforcement Reports — weekly classified enforcement entries may list this recall when openFDA is updated.
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FAQ
Is Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce recalled?
Yes, for one identified best-by date. Wakefern Food Corp. voluntarily recalled Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce in 23 oz plastic jars with UPC 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027, after routine FDA testing found patulin levels above acceptable limits. Other sizes, UPCs, or best-by dates are not automatically included.
Where was the recalled apple sauce sold?
Through Wakefern supermarket banners: ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage, and Fairway Market. Wakefern operates stores in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
What is patulin and have illnesses been reported?
Patulin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by molds that grow on damaged or bruised apples and may appear in products made from affected fruit. Wakefern stated no illnesses or injuries associated with this apple sauce had been reported at the time of the recall. Status can change; confirm against current FDA and retailer notices.
What should I do if I have this jar?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or replacement, or discard it. Match the UPC and best-by date together. For questions, Wakefern directed customers to 1-800-ShopRite. This page is not medical advice.
Recalled or Not? is not a ShopRite, Wakefern, or FDA website. Prefer the linked FDA notices and the retailer's current recall instructions as the source of truth for which jars are included.