The risk here is that the pumpkin juice, having a higher pH then regular juice, was improperly processed (it was hot filled which requires a pH below 4.6) resulting in a product that could support the growth of Clostridium botulinum, and with this, the potential to produce botulinum toxin, the causative agent of Botulism poisoning.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/walkers-wine-juice-llc-recalls-product-due-possible-health-risk
Walker’s Wine Juice LLC Recalls Product Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: April 01, 2025
FDA Publish Date: April 01, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages Juice
Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - Botulism
Company Name: Walker’s Wine Juice LLC
Brand Name: Walker’s Wine Juice LLC
Product Description: Pumpkin Juice
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/walkers-wine-juice-llc-recalls-product-due-possible-health-risk
Walker’s Wine Juice LLC Recalls Product Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: April 01, 2025
FDA Publish Date: April 01, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages Juice
Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - Botulism
Company Name: Walker’s Wine Juice LLC
Brand Name: Walker’s Wine Juice LLC
Product Description: Pumpkin Juice