Coffee Recalled Over Botulism Poisoning Fears Is Such a Buzz Kill

If you have purchased canned coffee manufactured by Snapchill, you need to throw them away. They are being recalled because they could contain the deadly botulinum toxin.

The company initiated a voluntary recall last week after discovering its current process could lead to the growth and production of the deadly toxin. The recall applies to all products within their expiration date and the FDA released a full list.

Don't Consume These Products

The items are sold under a range of names in various metal can sizes ranging from 7 to 12 ounces. The products can be identified by checking whether they have "produced and distributed by Snapchill LLC" written underneath the nutrition facts panel or "Snapchill Coffee" on the label.

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The issue was discovered when the FDA notified Snapchill that the low-acid canned foods process for manufacturing the recalled products was not filed with the FDA, as is required.

The recalled products were distributed around the country through coffee roasters and retail locations and through direct online purchases from the company.

Snapchill says on its website that it brews its coffee hot to optimize the flavor, then uses its patented technology to instantly cool the drink before canning it. The products do not require ice, so the strength of the coffee does not get diluted.

What is Botulism?

Botulism is a rare form of food poisoning that can cause general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble speaking or swallowing, according to the FDA. Symptoms can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food containing the toxin, and people experiencing the symptoms should seek immediate medical attention, the agency said.

"Snapchill has provided a wide range of roasters nationwide with 'Snapchill' cold coffee since 2019, without any known consumer cases of botulism," a Snapchill spokesperson told Newsweek.

"However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified Snapchill that the low acid canned foods process for manufacturing the recalled products was not filed with FDA, as is required by regulation. There is a possibility that the current manufacturing process could lead to the growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulinum toxin, in low acid canned foods."

The company noted that the recall was voluntary and that no illnesses have been reported. They added that they are "working with the FDA on solutions to restart production within standards."

Consumers in possession of the products were advised to either destroy them or return them to Snapchill or to their place of purchase for a refund, the FDA said.

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