FDA Recall - Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc. - Happy Moose Juice and Strawberry Fields - Possible Health Risk

Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development sent this bulletin at 10/10/2024 09:13 AM EDT

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FDA Recall,

Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc. Recalls Happy Moose Juice Tropical Roots and Happy Moose Strawberry Fields Because of Possible Health Risk

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/youngstown-grape-distributors-inc-recalls-happy-moose-juice-tropical-roots-and-happy-moose?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

MDARD food inspectors should conduct recall audit checks during routine inspections or as directed.

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Juice
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Foodborne Illness
Company Name:
Youngtown Grape Distributors Inc
Brand Name:
Happy Moose
Product Description:
Tropical Roots and Strawberry Fields, 12 oz bottles

Company Announcement

Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc., a co-manufacturer for Happy Moose Juice, is voluntarily recalling Happy Moose Tropical Roots Juice (Lot# H240903-E BEST BY 12/02/2024) and Happy Moose Strawberry Fields (Lot# H240903-H, BEST BY 12/02/2024) because a portion of the production made did not complete the High Pressure Processing (HPP) treatment, which is used to prolong the product shelf-life, prevent spoilage, and significantly reduce the risk of pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and diarrheagenic E. coli. Those organisms could lead to serious illness if consumed. Please refer to https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/foodborne-pathogens for symptoms descriptions on the pertinent microorganisms.

It is important to note that there have been no reports of illness associated with these products to date. No other production codes or products are affected.

The products affected are indicated below:

Brand

Flavor

UPC (label)

Enjoy by Date / Bet by Date

Quantity produced
Happy Moose Tropical Roots 12 fl.oz 860012096503 12/02/2024 1,701 bottles
Happy Moose Strawberry Fields 12 fl.oz. 866175000388 12/02/2024 1,017 bottles

The products affected were sold in a 12 fl . oz. RPET plastic bottle shipped in 9ct. corrugated boxes to distributors. The “Enjoy by 12/02/2024” date is located on the bottom part of the bottle, below the label.

This recall has been initiated after complaints of spoiled juices were received.

Consumers who have purchased Happy Moose Juice Tropical Roots 12 fl oz, “Enjoy by: 12/02/2024” or Happy Moose Juice Strawberry Fields 12 fl oz, “Enjoy by: 12/02/2024” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 559-797-0252 between 8am and 4:30 pm PST.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 559-797-0252