Introduction
The safety of our food and drinks is of utmost importance, and when a recall is issued, it’s important to take notice. Recently, a massive drink recall was expanded to include almost 90 beverages, and it’s important to know which drinks are affected. This article from Eat This Not That will provide you with all the information you need to know about the recall, including which drinks are affected and what to do if you have one of the recalled beverages.
This Massive Drink Recall Was Just Expanded to Include Almost 90 Beverages — Eat This Not That
If you’ve been stocking up on drinks lately, you may want to check your pantry. A massive recall of almost 90 beverages has just been announced, and it could affect you.
The recall was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and affects a variety of drinks, including juices, teas, and energy drinks. The recall was issued due to a potential contamination of the drinks with the bacteria Bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning.
The recalled drinks were distributed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The brands affected include:
- Arizona Beverages
- Big Win
- Clear Value
- Foco
- Gold Emblem
- Great Value
- Harmless Harvest
- H-E-B
- Kirkland Signature
- Lipton
- Naked Juice
- O Organics
- Ozarka
- Peñafiel
- Starbucks
- Tropicana
- V8
- Whole Foods
The FDA recommends that consumers check the list of recalled products and discard any affected drinks. If you have consumed any of the recalled drinks and experience any symptoms of food poisoning, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, seek medical attention immediately.
If you’re looking for a safe alternative to the recalled drinks, try making your own juice or tea at home. You can also opt for bottled water or other non-alcoholic beverages.
On July 29, food company Lyons Magnus alerted customers via the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website that 53 beverage products could be contaminated with a rare, but dangerous microorganism called Cronobacter sakazakii.
But a few weeks later a new update has been issued, announcing that more products are involved and another bacteria could also be present. With the addition of 36 more beverages, the total number included is up to almost 90. No reports have been made so far regarding any illnesses, however, the company says that Clostridium botulinum, which causes a severe form of food poisoning, may be in the products as well. Tests have not confirmed this, but customers should check the drinks to make sure they do not look or smell like they have gone bad.
Botulism poisoning can be very harmful, including difficulty swelling, muscle weakness, blurred vision, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea, according to the CDC. The symptoms may not begin until 18 to 36 hours after ingesting the contaminated food, and if left untreated, may progress to paralysis.
Many of the drinks are plant-based milk products, protein shakes, smoothies, nutrition shakes, or coffee additives. And while there aren’t any liquids specifically marketed toward infants, some drinks like Kate Farms Pediatric Peptide Formula in Vanilla are marketed for children aged 1-13 years of age.
The FDA urges anyone who thinks they may have bought a Lyons Magnus or “Company” brand product to immediately throw it away. For a complete list of all the brands, lot codes, UPC numbers, and expiration dates, visit the FDA website.
The original recall included products sold nationwide, including at Costco. The Premier Protein 18-count pack of 11-ounce Vanilla or Café Latte shakes were sold in warehouses and online between May 1 and July 29, 2022. The company’s recall notice has more information on its product.
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And it seems that drink products are something grocery shoppers should be on the lookout for these days. Kraft Heinz just announced it is recalling over 5,700 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend pouches because it says it was contaminated with cleaning fluid. The company issued a statement saying it was first alerted to the issue when consumers started reporting that it tasted off.
Amber Lake