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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Walmart locations across 27 states, including Indiana and Kentucky, are voluntarily recalling Great Value brand apple juice due to high levels of arsenic. Symptoms of arsenic poisoning include: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and the FDA states that long-term exposure to inorganic arsenic is known to cause cancer and heart-related issues.
Arsenic is measured in units of parts per billion (ppb). 10 ppb is considered a safe level for human consumption, however the arsenic levels in the affected Great Value apple juice measured at 13.2 ppb.
The products impacted by this recall are the 6-pack Great Value 8 oz apple juice in plastic bottles. More specifically, the affected products have a Best if Used by date of December 28, 2024 and a UPC of 0-78742-29655-5. Products matching this information can be disposed of or returned to the place of purchase.