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Squeezed Apple Juice

Also known as: pure apple juice, Apple juice from fresh pressed apples

Low concern

Squeezed (pressed) apple juice is a whole-food-derived juice. FDA monitors arsenic and patulin levels in apple juice (action levels: 10 ppb inorganic arsenic, 50 ppb patulin per 21 CFR 109).

Found in

16 products

What it is

100% apple juice produced by mechanically pressing/squeezing fresh apples.

Beverage / sweetener / flavoring base.

Why it's flagged

high free sugars (limit per WHO guidance)
patulin in moldy fruit (regulated)
arsenic monitored
unpasteurized juice pathogen risk

What regulators actually say

"FDA's action level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice is 10 ppb."

FDA Arsenic in Food and Dietary Supplements — fda.gov

"Juice processors must implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems under 21 CFR Part 120."

21 CFR Part 120 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard food; 10 ppb inorganic arsenic action level for apple juice; HACCP for juice processors (21 CFR 120)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food; max 50 ppb patulin

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