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.
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.
If you or a loved one has suffered losses due to consuming this or any Brooklyn Roasting Company product, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, contact the trusted attorneys at Breslin and Breslin today.
