It has been confirmed that " Picked Apple ," which has been on sale since January 2023, contains methanol in excess of the legal limit. The methanol content of the affected product is 2.0 mg/ml, which exceeds the legal limit of 1.2 mg/ml.
Methanol is naturally found in fruits and vegetables, especially in the pectin portion of fruit. This product is brewed and distilled from fruit, so trace amounts of methanol are unavoidable.
For example, EU countries have set a standard limit for the methanol content of fruit spirits of 10mg/ml.
While the risk of health damage from this incident is believed to be extremely low, we deeply apologize to our customers for the great concern and inconvenience caused.
Reference: [Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare] Handling of methanol in alcoholic beverages
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/11121000/000547053.pdf
In accordance with the rules set forth by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, we will continue to sell this product, adding the label "For use in confectionery only."
In addition, if you return any "Picked Apple" products you have purchased, we will refund you. This applies to products that have been opened.
Return address:
〒298-0216
486 Otaki, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun, Chiba Prefecture
mitosaya Co., Ltd.
We look forward to your continued support of mitosaya.
＜Applicable products＞
- Product name: Picked Apple (Sales period: January 2023 to March 2024)
- Product: Liqueur
- Alcohol content: 48%
MITOSAYA has discovered that the methanol content of some of its products in "Picked Apple," which has been on the market since January 2023, exceeds the legal limit. The methanol content of the product in question is 2.0 mg/ml, which exceeds the standard value of 1.2 mg/ml.
Methanol is naturally present in fruits and vegetables, especially in the pectin portion of fruits. This product is brewed and distilled from fruits, and the formation of trace amounts of methanol is unavoidable.
For example, in EU countries, the standard for methanol content in fruit spirits is 10 mg/ml.
Although the risk of health hazards from this incident is considered very low, we deeply apologize to our customers for the great concern and inconvenience this has caused them.
Reference: [Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare] Handling of Methanol in Alcoholic Beverages:
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/11121000/000547053.pdf
In accordance with the rules stipulated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, we have added a statement to the product stating that the product is for confectionery use only, and we will continue to sell the product.
In addition, we will provide refunds for products purchased in this case if they are returned to us. This includes products that have been opened.
Return address:
298-0216, Otaki, Isumi District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
mitosaya Corporation
Thank you for your continued support of mitosaya.
<Target product
Product name: Picked Apple (Sales period: January 2023 - March 2024)
Item: Liqueur
Alcohol content: 48%.
