Thursday, March 28, 2024

FDA: Death Wish Coffee Co. recalls cold brew over deadly botulism risk

The Death Wish Coffee Co. has recalled all of its 11-ounce cold brew cans, according to the FDA. (Port City Daily / FILE)
The Death Wish Coffee Co. has recalled all of its 11-ounce cold brew cans, according to the FDA. (Port City Daily / FILE)

ROUND LAKE, N.Y. — The Death Wish Coffee Co. has announced a major recall today over concerns of botulin, the bacterial toxin that causes the fatal food poisoning known as botulism, according to the FDA.

The Round Lake, New York, coffee company which markets itself as selling the “world’s strongest coffee,” has recalled all of its 11 ounce Death Wish Nitro Cold Brew cans from online sales and retail locations.

Working with an outside process authority, the company has “determined that the current process could lead to the growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulin, in low acid foods commercialized in reduced oxygen packaging,” according to a release from the FDA.

According to the FDA release, botulism can cause the following symptoms: “(G)eneral weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distention and constipation may also be common symptoms.”

The FDA encourages anyone experiencing these symptoms to seek immediate medical attention.

The Death Wish Coffee Co. has removed all cold brew cans from its physical retail locations; the company has ceased production until the issue has been resolved. To date, no illnesses have been reported.

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