What to Do If Your Juice Is Subject to Recall

How to Check If Your Juice Is Affected

When the FDA or state health departments issue a juice recall, they publish specific product details including brand name, product type, lot codes, UPC numbers, and best-by dates. Check the recall notice on FDA.gov or your state health department website against the packaging of any juice in your home. Look for the lot or batch code (usually on the label or bottom of the bottle) and compare it to the recall list—not all bottles of a brand may be affected, only specific production batches. Take a photo of your product label before disposing of it, in case you need to reference it later.

Safe Disposal and Return Options

Do not consume the recalled juice. If your juice matches the recall details, stop drinking it immediately and place it in a sealed bag or container to prevent cross-contamination. Most recalls allow you to return the product to the store where you purchased it for a refund or replacement—no receipt required for safety recalls. If you cannot return it, contact the manufacturer directly using the phone number or website on the packaging for disposal instructions; they may provide prepaid shipping labels. Never pour recalled juice down the drain if there is a biological contamination risk, as it could affect water systems—sealed storage and return is the safest method.

If You've Already Consumed It or Experience Symptoms

If you drank the recalled juice before learning of the recall, monitor yourself and household members for symptoms of foodborne illness, which typically appear within 1–3 days but can take up to 7 days depending on the pathogen. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. If you develop symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) and mention the recall. You can also file a complaint with the FDA's CAERS (Consumer Adverse Event Reporting System) at fda.gov/caers or contact your local health department to report your illness and the product lot number.

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