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A New York-based coffee company is recalling some of its cold brew drinks sold in New York and New Jersey because of a risk of botulism, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Brooklyn Roasting Company issued the recall this month for 2.5 gallon bags of pasteurized cold brew concentrate after finding that room temperature storage could lead to the growth of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation.
The affected products were distributed between April 1 and June 20, and they include best by dates between June 3 and Sept. 30.
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Botulism is a rare condition caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves, which can be fatal.
Symptoms of foodborne botulism usually start 12 to 36 hours later and include trouble swallowing, dry mouth, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, upset stomach, trouble breathing and paralysis.
Anyone experiencing botulism symptoms is urged to go to the emergency room immediately.
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There have been no reports of illnesses caused by the cold brew products.
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The Brooklyn Roasting Company sells its products at its cafés, other coffee shops, gourmet grocery stores, independent markets and online, according to The Patch.
The company didn’t specify where the affected cold brew had been distributed.
The Brooklyn Roasting Company did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
