(WJW) – About 300 types of canned coffee distributed throughout the country are being recalled due to concerns about botulism, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Snapchill LLC, a Wisconsin-based company, is voluntarily recalling canned coffee after learning that its manufacturing process can lead to potentially deadly food poisoning.
O recall alert says the manufacturing process “could lead to the growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulinum toxin, in low-acid canned foods.”
The canned coffee was distributed nationwide through various coffee roasters and retail locations, as well as through direct online purchases from Snapchill.
The issue was identified when the FDA notified Snapchill that its manufacturing process had not been filed with the FDA as required by regulations. No illnesses have been reported from coffee and Snapchill is not aware of any cases of botulinum toxin. Snapchill is working to file the appropriate notification with the FDA.
Botulism, a rare but serious form of food poisoning, can cause general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and difficulty speaking or swallowing. Difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, bloating and constipation can also be common symptoms. Symptoms can begin six hours to two weeks after eating foods containing botulinum toxin.
Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention, according to the CDC.
What to look for:
The recalled products were sold under a variety of roasters and brands and in a variety of metal can sizes ranging from 7 to 12 ounces, according to the FDA.
“Products are identifiable by the text ‘Produced and distributed by Snapchill LLC’ below the nutritional information panel. Some of the products can also be identified by the text ‘Snapchill Coffee’ on the label”, says the alert.
A full list of recalled products can be found here.
Recalled coffee must be destroyed or returned to Snapchill or the place of purchase for a refund, the FDA reports.
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