Materne North America recalls applesauce pouches

Materne North America Corp. (MNA) is voluntarily recalling specific packages of GoGo squeeZ applesauce pouches due to potential adulteration from food product residue, according to a news release from the FDA. The recalled applesauce pouches have a Best Before Date of 12/4/15-3/4/17 and a 5 digit production code beginning “US” followed by 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 or 08, which consumers can identify on the back of the pouch or on the bottom of the box, and “Product of USA” displayed under the Nutrition Facts Panel on the box. Any products labeled as organic are not impacted by the recall, the FDA said.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The food product residue was noted during a routine inspection by the Michigan State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), which revealed its presence in two product pumps at the Traverse City, Michigan production facility. It is possible the food product residue may have been incorporated into finished product, according to the FDA.

Consumers who have purchased GoGo squeeZ applesauce pouches with Best Before Date of 12/4/15-3/4/17, can contact GoGo squeeZ at 1-844-275-5841 or visit www.gogosqueez.com to request a replacement voucher.

The FDA announced Materne is removing the specific pouches with affected codes. Materne is coordinating with MDARD and is implementing corrective steps to prevent future occurrences.

Production of the product mentioned above has been suspended while MNA and MDARD officials continue their investigation as to the source of the problem. Note this does not include organic products.