Coffee company Snapchill has voluntarily recalled all of its canned coffee products due to the potential for botulism poisoning.
The Green Bay, Wisconsin-based company recalled about 300 products on June 17 because they could lead to the “growth and production” of the deadly toxin Clostridium botulinum, according to a recall notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration's website. The FDA announced the recall on Friday.
According to the recall announcement, the issue was discovered when the FDA notified Snapchill that its manufacturing process for low-acid canned foods had not been submitted to the agency.
Which products are being recalled?
These products are sold under a variety of brand names in 7-ounce to 12-ounce cans. Some products can also be identified by the text “Snapchill Coffee,” but all products state “Manufactured and sold by Snapchill LLC” under the Nutrition Facts panel.
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All of the recalled beverages are within their expiration dates.
No cases of illness have been reported since Friday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, a USA TODAY Network company, reported.
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What should you do about your recalled Snapchill Coffee?
According to the release, anyone who has the recalled product should take one of the following steps:
Discard the productReturn the product to SnapchillReturn the product to the place you purchased it for a refund
“Snapchill will provide a full refund for all of these products with proper proof of purchase, including a photo of the product before it was destroyed,” the release said.
Consumers with questions can contact the company via email at compliance@snapchill.com or by phone at 920-632-6018, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CST.
What is botulism?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, botulism is an illness caused by bacteria that produces toxins in food. Although it rarely makes people sick, it can be serious and lead to potentially fatal food poisoning.
The disease does not cause fever or loss of consciousness, but according to the World Health Organization, symptoms may include:
Weakness, dizziness, double vision, blurred vision, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, difficulty speaking, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal bloating, weakness of the neck, arms, respiratory muscles, or lower body muscles
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