Evergreen Farm Grape Juice Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Evergreen Orchard Farm, LLC recalled Evergreen Farm Grape Juice on its own on July 3, 2025. The 4 fl. oz. foil pouches carry code G20261215. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recall Class II on September 3, 2025.

The recall covers 78 cases, about 1,950 pouches. The pouches were missing pasteurization and sanitation paperwork the FDA requires, which can allow harmful bacteria to grow.

Consumers should stop drinking the juice and return it for a refund or discard it. No illnesses were confirmed by that date. The FDA’s enforcement record now lists the recall as Terminated, effective June 2, 2026.

Latest Evergreen Farm Grape Juice Recall Updates

June 2, 2026: FDA Enforcement Record Lists Recall as Terminated

The FDA‘s enforcement program tracks recalls like this one. Recall H-0556-2025 is now listed as Terminated in the agency’s enforcement record, effective June 2, 2026, nearly a year after Evergreen Orchard Farm first pulled the juice from stores.

The closure covers only recall number H-0556-2025, the grape juice pouches sold under this recall, and it does not affect the related Korean Pear or Jujube Juice recalls covered separately below.

September 10, 2025: Recall Published in FDA’s Weekly Enforcement Report

The FDA published this recall of Evergreen Farm Grape Juice in its weekly enforcement report on September 10, 2025. The listing covered 78 cases of grape juice pouches recalled two months earlier.

Newsweek reported the recall the same day, citing the company’s account of the sanitation lapse[1]. People also carried the story, naming the same case counts[2].

September 3, 2025: FDA Classifies Recall as Class II

FDA officials classified this recall Class II on September 3, 2025, according to the agency’s enforcement record for recall H-0556-2025, meaning the pouches could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects.

The classification came two months after the company’s initial recall action. National news coverage followed about a week later, drawing wider public attention to the earlier recall of all three Evergreen Farm juice varieties.

July 3, 2025: Evergreen Orchard Farm Voluntarily Recalls Grape, Korean Pear and Jujube Juice

Evergreen Orchard Farm, LLC voluntarily recalled its Grape, Korean Pear and Jujube Juice pouches on July 3, 2025. The firm initiated the recall itself, without an FDA order, after reviewing its own records.

The company found it lacked pasteurization and sanitation records for the juice. The FDA’s enforcement record later cited this as the reason for the recall’s Class II hazard rating.

Which Evergreen Farm Grape Juice Are Affected?

The recall covers one Evergreen Farm Grape Juice product, sold under these identifiers:

• Evergreen Farm Grape Juice, sold in 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) foil pouches, 25 pouches per case
• Case code G20261215, printed on the pouch and the case it came in
• 78 cases recalled, about 1,950 pouches, made by Evergreen Orchard Farm, LLC
• Distributed to retail locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, per the FDA notice

Evergreen Orchard Farm, LLC, based in Hamilton, New Jersey, made the recalled juice. The company recalled it under FDA recall number H-0556-2025. Two other Evergreen Farm juice products were recalled too, described below.

Online retail listings for the product, such as on Instacart, referred to it as a “juice box” rather than the “pouch” language used in the FDA’s notice, according to a September 4, 2025 report from The Healthy[3].

Why Was Evergreen Farm Grape Juice Recalled?

Evergreen Farm Grape Juice was recalled because the pouches lacked pasteurization and sanitation records. The FDA says this created a risk of harmful bacteria in the juice.

Most juice sold in the United States is pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria, according to the FDA’s juice-safety guidance[4]. Evergreen Farm Grape Juice never went through that step, based on the FDA’s findings in this case.

Evergreen Orchard Farm found the gap in its own quality records. As noted above, the firm pulled the juice from shelves on its own before the FDA opened any investigation.

The recall does not state that the bacteria risk caused any specific illness. It addresses a manufacturing gap in the pasteurization process rather than a confirmed outbreak.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Newsweek reported no illnesses connected to Evergreen Farm Grape Juice as of September 3, 2025. It cited the company’s own account of the recall. The recall addressed a gap in sanitation records rather than a specific illness report.

A single report of feeling sick does not confirm the juice caused it. Anyone who drank the recalled juice and later felt sick should contact a doctor and describe what they drank.

The recall stayed open for about eleven months, from the firm’s initial action to the FDA’s later termination notice. That gap reflects the time regulators spent monitoring the case before closing it.

What Should Consumers Do?

Evergreen Orchard Farm and the FDA recommend these steps for anyone who bought the recalled Evergreen Farm Grape Juice pouches:

1. Stop drinking any Evergreen Farm Grape Juice pouches marked with code G20261215.
2. Return unused pouches to the store where you bought them for a refund, or throw them away.
3. Watch for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain or fever, as described by the CDC. See a doctor for bloody diarrhea, a fever over 102°F, vomiting that will not stop, or signs of dehydration.
4. Call Evergreen Orchard Farm at 609-548-0029 or 609-548-0042. Or email evergreen1023@gmail.com with questions or complaints.
5. Report any problem with the juice directly to the FDA at fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

The same July 3, 2025 recall action also covered two other Evergreen Farm products. Evergreen Orchard Farm recalled 610 cases of Korean Pear Juice under recall number H-0555-2025.

It also recalled 197 cases of Jujube Juice under recall number H-0557-2025. Each product recall stands on its own and can be reviewed on its own page.

Legal Options

No lawsuit, class action or MDL tied to this recall was found. Searches covered court records and news coverage for this page. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation.

Schmidt & Clark reviews potential product-liability claims connected to recalls like this one. An attorney can explain whether the facts support a claim. A review promises no particular outcome.

Filing Deadlines

State law sets the deadline for a product-liability claim, not this recall notice. How long you have depends on where you live and when the illness happened.

A missed deadline can end an otherwise strong claim. Anyone who thinks the juice caused illness should talk to a lawyer soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Symptoms of Foodborne Illness from Unpasteurized Juice?

Symptoms of foodborne illness from unpasteurized juice include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and fever, according to the CDC. Severe symptoms, such as bloody diarrhea or a high fever, call for prompt medical care.

Can Heating or Cooking Make Recalled Grape Juice Safe to Drink?

Heating or cooking cannot make recalled grape juice safe to drink at home. Pasteurization is a manufacturing step. The official remedy for this recall is to return the pouches for a refund or discard them. Treating them at home is not part of that remedy.

Does Returning Recalled Juice for a Refund Affect My Legal Rights?

Returning Evergreen Farm Grape Juice for a refund does not appear to affect a consumer’s legal rights by itself, and it matches the recall’s own remedy. Anyone who believes they were harmed should keep records before returning the product and speak with a lawyer.

What Does an FDA Class II Recall Classification Mean?

An FDA Class II recall classification means a product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. It can also mean the chance of serious harm is remote. The FDA’s H-0556-2025 record carries this rating.

Was Evergreen Farm Grape Juice Sold Online?

Evergreen Farm Grape Juice was sold online through some grocery platforms, including Instacart, which marketed the recalled pouches under a different product name than the one used in the FDA’s own recall notice.

Does Unpasteurized Juice Have to Carry a Warning Label?

Unpasteurized juice must carry a warning label under FDA rules, because it can be contaminated with harmful bacteria. Evergreen Farm Grape Juice’s recall involved missing pasteurization and sanitation records rather than a missing label.

References

1. https://www.newsweek.com/fruit-juice-recall-fda-risk-warning-sanitation-evergreen-orchard-farm-2125034
2. https://people.com/over-22-000-pouches-of-juice-recalled-for-potential-contamination-of-harmful-bacteria-11807388
3. https://www.thehealthy.com/news/juice-recall-2025/
4. https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/what-you-need-know-about-juice-safety