The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification, stating the affected product may cause temporary adverse health consequences but is unlikely to cause serious health issues.
Walmart spokesperson Molly Blakeman emphasized the company's commitment to customer safety, stating, "The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority. We have removed this product from our impacted stores."
Inorganic arsenic, which was found in the contaminated apple juice, is more toxic than organic arsenic, with the FDA noting its severe health effects, including being labeled a carcinogen by the EPA.
Very low levels of inorganic and organic arsenic are found in many food products, as noted by the NIH, which states that exposure can lead to symptoms like vomiting and abdominal pain.
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