A recall of apple juice sold across the United States has expanded to over 130,000 cases.

“Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the United States due to high levels of arsenic,” 100 Percent Fed Up previously noted.

Nearly 10,000 Cases Of Apple Juice Sold At Walmart Recalled

"What began early last week as a recall of nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple juice sold by Walmart in 25 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, now involves 133,500 cases of multiple brands produced by Florida-based manufacturer Refresco Beverages, according to an expansion announced Friday by Walmart," CBS News reports.

Apple juice sold by retailers including Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns https://t.co/ckzEdQGEuP

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) September 7, 2024

Per CBS News:

Other brands impacted include apple juice sold by Aldi, BJs, Market Basket, Walgreens and Weis Markets, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

At Walmart, the recalled Great Value apple juice was sold in six-packs of 8-ounce plastic bottles and 96-ounce bottles at more than 2,000 Walmart stores in 25 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. See list here.

"The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority. We have removed the products from our impacted stores and are working with the supplier to investigate," a spokesperson for Walmart told CBS News in an emailed statement.

Aldi U.S. is recalling 64-ounce plastic bottles of Nature's Nectar 100% Apple Juice with best-by dates of March 26, 2025, and March 27, 2025, with the UPC code: 4099100036381.

The FDA alert described the "product description" for the recalled items:

a.) Great Value 8oz Apple Juice in 6pack; PET plastic bottle b.) Great Value 96oz Apple Juice; PET plastic bottle c.) Market Basket 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle d.) Nice! 100% apple juice ; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle e.) Weis 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle f.) Urban Meadow 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle g.) Natures Nectar 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle h.) Wellsley Farms 100% apple juice; 96 oz; PET plastic bottle i.) Solevita 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle j.) Clover Valley 100% apple juice; 64 oz; PET plastic bottle

The alert listed the following "distribution pattern":

Great Value (8oz):IN, OH, PA, ME, NY, FL, AL, GA, VA, KY, SC Great Value (96 oz): PR, IN, PA, OH, VA, ME, NY, VA Market Basket 100% apple juice: ME Nice! 100% apple juice: GA, OH, PA, WI, FL Weis 100% apple juice: PA, MD Urban Meadow 100% apple juice: PA Natures Nectar 100% apple juice: NY, WI, OH, PA, IN, FL, GA, SC Wellsley Farms 100% apple juice: FL, NJ, MA Solevita 100% apple juice: VA Clover Valley 100% apple juice: SC, GA, OH, KY, FL, IN, NY

More apple juice sold at Walmart, Aldi, Walgreens, BJ's, more recalled over arsenic levels https://t.co/DvSPUimwUP

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) September 5, 2024

USA TODAY reports:

The federal agency said that the apple juice “products contain inorganic arsenic above action level set in guidance to industry.”

The FDA adds that “current research indicates that inorganic arsenic is more dangerous than organic arsenic.” The federal agency also says that long-term exposure in adults to inorganic arsenic has been affiliated with skin disorders, increased risks of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, and cardiovascular disease.

Short-term exposure to inorganic arsenic can cause nausea, vomiting, bruising, and numbness or burning sensations in the hands and feet, the FDA says.

Inorganic arsenic is a confirmed carcinogen, something that can cause cancer, and is a “chemical contaminant in drinking-water globally,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The intergovernmental organization says that inorganic arsenic compounds, which are typically found in water, are very toxic. However, organic arsenic compounds, which are found in seafood, are less harmful.

Read the full FDA alert HERE.