Organic applesauce recalled over high levels of mold toxin

Wakefern Food Corp. has initiated a recall of its Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce following federal testing that identified high levels of patulin. The company is removing the product from circulation because the tests revealed the presence of this specific toxin, which is produced by mold.

The recall targets jars of the organic unsweetened apple sauce sold under the Wholesome Pantry brand. Federal authorities conducted the testing that led to the discovery of the elevated patulin levels, prompting the immediate action by Wakefern Food Corp. to address the safety issue.