Canned coffee products manufactured by Snapchill recalled due to possible botulism contamination
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
On July 17, 2024, Snapchill LLC Snapchill of Green Bay, Wisconsin announced that it is voluntarily recalling all canned coffee products manufactured by the company, within expiration date, because their current process could lead to the growth and production of the deadly botulinum toxin, in low acid canned foods.
Botulism - a potentially fatal form of food poisoning - can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, trouble with speaking or swallowing, difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation. Symptoms can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains botulinum toxin. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. For additional information, visit www.cdc.gov/botulism/signs-symptoms/index.html.
The products were distributed nationwide through various coffee roasters and retail locations, as well as through direct online purchase from Snapchill. The problem was identified when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified Snapchill that the low acid canned foods process for manufacturing the recalled products was not filed with tFDA, as is required by regulation. No illnesses have been reported to-date, and Snapchill is not aware of any instances in which the company’s products contained botulin toxin. Snapchill is working on filing the appropriate notification with FDA.
The products are sold under a range of roaster and brand names, in variety of metal can sizes ranging from 7 oz to 12 oz. The products are identifiable by the language “Produced and distributed by Snapchill LLC” underneath the nutrition facts panel. Some of the products can also be identified by the text “Snapchill Coffee” on the label. The specific products subject to this voluntary recall are listed at this link: www.fda.gov/media/179493/download?attachment.
Consumers should either destroy the products or return the product to Snapchill or the place of purchase for a refund. Snapchill will offer full refunds for any of these products, with appropriate proof of purchase, including a picture of the product or products before being destroyed. Full information about the return and refund will be available by emailing Compliance@Snapchill.com.
Consumers with questions may contact the company any time by email at Compliance@snapchill.com, or by phone at (920) 632-6018, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 Central Daylight Saving Time (9:00 am and 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Saving Time).