Barsotti and Trader Joe’s carrot juice recalled over under processing

Barsotti Juice Company, Inc. is recalling certain carrot juices because product was determined to be under processed.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 22, 2024, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed in California, Connecticut, Texas, Washington, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, Virginia and Arizona.

Recalled products:

• Barsotti Organic Carrot Juice 16 oz. and 64 oz. plastic bottles Perishable, Keep Refrigerated, Ingredient: Fresh Pressed Organic Carrot Juice. Flash Pasteurized. 
• Trader Joe’s 100% Juice Organic Carrot Juice 16 oz. and 32 oz. plastic bottles Flash Pasteurized Perishable, Keep Refrigerated, Ingredients: Organic Carrot Juice  — Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe’s, Monrovia, CA 91016 SKU #12598 and 12599

Product Quantity: 11,499 cases

Code Information: Organic Carrot Juice Lot Codes/Best By dates LC-24-025 2/22/2024, LC-24-030 2/27/2024, LC-24-032 2/29/2024, LC-24-037 03/05/2024, LC-24-039 03/07/2024, LC-24-044 03/12/2024, LC-24-046 03/14/2024, LC-24-051 03/19/2024

Consumers should not use this product, even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their place of purchase.

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