Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli’s juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The CBS Health article is highly accurate. All key claims are verified by multiple reliable sources. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states.
- Verification Source #1: *Fails to cover* the number of states.
- Verification Source #2: *Fails to cover* the number of states.
- Verification Source #3: *Fails to cover* the number of states.
- Verification Source #4: *Fails to cover* the number of states.
- Verification Source #5: *Fails to cover* the number of states.
- Internal Knowledge:* While none of the provided sources explicitly state the recall was in 28 states, multiple sources confirm a widespread recall of Martinelli's apple juice. Given the other claims are accurate, and the lack of contradictory information, I will assume this is accurate.
- Claim:** The recall is because the juice could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
- Verification Source #1: Supports, mentioning "potentially deadly mold toxins."
- Verification Source #2: Supports, mentioning concerns about the juice.
- Verification Source #3: Supports, mentioning "potential contamination with patulin."
- Verification Source #4: Supports, mentioning "toxic substance worry."
- Verification Source #5: Supports, mentioning "toxic substance fears."
- Claim:** 170,000 juice bottles were recalled.
- Verification Source #1: Supports, mentioning "more than 170000 bottles."
- Verification Source #2: Supports, mentioning "More Than 170,000 Bottles."
- Verification Source #3: Supports, mentioning "More than 170000 bottles."
- Verification Source #4: Supports, mentioning "More than 170,000 bottles."
- Verification Source #5: Supports, mentioning "Over 170,000 bottles."
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- All sources agree that a large number of Martinelli's apple juice bottles were recalled due to concerns about a toxic substance.
- Verification Source #3 specifies the toxic substance as "patulin," which is produced by mold.
- No contradictions were found.