Roomies, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has issued a nationwide recall of nearly 300 canned coffee products.
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More details on the Food and Drug Administration’s canned coffee recall
On Thursday, June 20, the FDA announced remember canned coffee products manufactured by Snapchill LLC. The association said the company initially announced the recall on Monday, June 20.
Furthermore, the FDA notes that the recall was issued due to Snapchill’s current manufacturing process, which “may result in the growth and production of a deadly poison, botulinum toxin, in low-acid canned foods.”
The notice asserts that “Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning,” can lead to “general weakness, dizziness, double vision and difficulty speaking or swallowing.” Additionally, botulism can cause “difficulty breathing, weakness in other muscles” and even constipation.
Furthermore, symptoms can begin within six hours to two weeks after consuming the poison.
Below are the potentially affected products
According to FDA reportSnapchill’s canned coffee products have been distributed nationwide. They were reportedly sold through coffee roasters, retail stores and Snapchill’s online store.
Food & Wine reports that the total number of potentially affected products is nearly 300. You can find a full list of potentially affected canned coffee products and brands here. This.
Some of the brands on the list include Bold Bean, Farmhouse and Red Rooster.
Furthermore, FDA adds that potentially affected products may be identified by the words “Snapchill Coffee” or “Manufactured and distributed by Snapchill LLC,” located near the nutrition panel.
Snapchill LLC is recalling all canned coffee products within their expiration dates due to potential contamination with deadly botulinum toxin. #Service announcement #REMEMBER
What are you looking for:
Affected products:
All Snapchill LLC Canned Coffee
Symptoms: Muscle weakness, dizziness, double vision, difficulty… pic.twitter.com/zhUfTlUc65— Chaos Coordinator (@idontexistTore) June 27, 2024
What should consumers do?
According to the FDA, “to date there have been no reports of illness.” However, the association urges customers with potentially affected products to “destroy the product or return the product to Snapchill or the place of purchase for a refund.”
The association affirmed that Snapchill will fully refund consumers “with appropriate proof of purchase including images of the product before it was destroyed.”
Furthermore, customers are encouraged to contact Snapchat via email at [email protected]. Consumers can call the company Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central time, at (920) 632-6018.
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