The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0564-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Brew Dr. Uplift Drink Recalled Due to Yeast Presence

Brew Dr. Uplift Blood Orange Lemon drink is being recalled because yeast was found in the shelf-stable cans.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Brew Dr. Kombucha LLC is recalling Brew Dr. Uplift Blood Orange Lemon, Yerba Mate *Guayusa * Green Tea, Natural Caffeine With Probiotics. The product is sold in 16 oz. aluminum cans, packaged 12 per cardboard flat. The recall involves specific lots with Best By dates of 05/24/2021, 07/28/2021, 07/29/2021, 08/26/2021, and 09/09/2021, and Lot Numbers T3436, T3620, T3673.

The recall was initiated because yeast was found in the shelf-stable 16 oz. aluminum cans. The product was distributed nationwide. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

Consumers with these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Brew Dr. Uplift Blood Orange Lemon, Yerba Mate *Guayusa * Green Tea, Natural Caffeine With Probiotics. 12/16 oz. aluminum cans per cardboard flat. UPC 8 57161 00870 9. The label is read in parts: "***BLOOD ORANGE LEMON *** YERBA MATE * GUAYUSA * GREEN TEA***BREW DR. UPLIFT…
Manufacturer
BREW DR KOMBUCHA LLC
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard

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 (8)

  • Best By: 05/24/2021
  • 07/28/2021
  • 07/29/2021
  • 08/26/2021
  • and 09/09/2021. Lot Number: T3436
  • T3620
  • T3673
  • and T3673.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by BREW DR KOMBUCHA LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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