BALTIMORE, MD—Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice supplier has recalled more than 9,500 cases due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, exceeding the FDA limit of 10 ppb.

The recall affects 8-ounce plastic bottles sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The specific UPC code of the recalled juice is 0-78742-29655-5.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, the juice contains 13.2 parts per billion of inorganic arsenic, which exceeds the FDA limit of 10 ppb. While the health risks of arsenic at this level are not immediate, the agency says that exposure to even small amounts of arsenic over time may lead to lower IQ and other neurological problems in children, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers in adults.

Refresco Beverages, the supplier of the juice to Walmart, says it is addressing the situation. The company also said that there have been no reports of illness or consumer complaints. Customers are instructed to return the recalled juice for a refund.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

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