RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall completedF-2181-2017/FDA enforcement
Quaker Oats Co·Food·Apr 10, 2017

Tropicana 100% Juice, Orange Juice from Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors, 24-10 FL Oz…

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    One lot of Tropicana orange juice, may have small plastic fragments.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall completed · classified by the FDAFL, NY, WA, VA +4 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameQuaker Oats Co
Recalling firmQuaker Oats CoPurchase, NY, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Code # 030617WL, Use by Date: Sept 02 17
Distribution area
FLNYWAVAMSARNCIL

FL, NY, WA, VA, MS, AR, NC, IL

United States

Quantity affected3, 730 cases of 24 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 10, 2017
FDA recall numberF-2181-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Quaker Oats Co initiated this food recall on April 10, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: One lot of Tropicana orange juice, may have small plastic fragments. The FDA report lists distribution as: FL, NY, WA, VA, MS, AR, NC, IL.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: One lot of Tropicana orange juice, may have small plastic fragments.

Tropicana 100% Juice, Orange Juice from Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors, 24-10 FL Oz… was made or distributed by Quaker Oats Co in Purchase, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2181-2017, dated May 10, 2017.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Tropicana 100% Juice, Orange Juice from Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors, 24-10 FL Oz… recall?

Quaker Oats Co recalled Tropicana 100% Juice, Orange Juice from Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors, 24-10 FL Oz… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2181-2017. One lot of Tropicana orange juice, may have small plastic fragments.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Quaker Oats Co recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall completed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2181-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.