Exotic Superfoods Recalls Raw Thai Coconut Water Due to Processing Failure
Exotic Superfoods New York, Inc. is recalling specific lots of 100% Raw Young Thai Coconut Water because the batches were not subjected to the required 5-log reduction processing.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score (4) under the rubric, particularly given the failure of a critical processing step (5-log reduction) in a raw food product.
Plain-English summary
Exotic Superfoods New York, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Exotic Superfoods 100% Raw Young Thai Coconut Water in 32 oz and 11.7 oz sizes. The recall involves Lot 343592 (32 oz) and Lot 340073 (11.7 oz). The product is sold in clear plastic bottles with white labels and is a product of Thailand.
The recall is being conducted because it appears that these specific batches were not subjected to 5-log reduction as part of their processing. This processing step is critical for reducing microbial load in raw food products. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.
Distribution records indicate that the affected product was distributed to distributors located in California and Colorado. Additionally, the firm sold 135 cases online via their website. Consumers who have purchased these specific lot numbers should stop consuming the product and contact the distributor for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Exotic Superfoods 100% Raw Young Thai Coconut Water, 32 oz. SKU: 7 05105 50171 0 Exotic Superfoods 100% Raw Young Thai Coconut Water, 11.7 oz. SKU: 7 05105 50161 1 Description of the Product: - 32 oz (1 quart): - The product is consumed in individual clear plastic…
- Manufacturer
- Exotic Superfoods New York, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Beverages
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot Numbers: - 343592 (32 oz) - 340073 (11.7 oz)
Distribution
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