The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1608-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Intelligentsia Oat Latte recalled nationwide due to potential bacterial contamination

Intelligentsia Oat Latte is recalled nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Affected products have lot codes 7112 (01/04/2023) and 8112 (01/05/2023).

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is FDA Class I, which carries a minimum severity of 4 (Severe) per the rubric. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source, but the pathogens identified—Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum—are high-risk pathogens capable of causing serious foodborne illness.

Plain-English summary

Intelligentsia Oat Latte, a cold coffee beverage with oat milk in 10.9 fl oz (325 mL) Tetra Pak containers, is being recalled nationwide. The product is manufactured by Lyons Magnus, Inc. for Intelligentsia Coffee, Inc. and had a total distribution of 53,818,025 units.

The FDA Class I recall was initiated due to findings and potential for contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, both of which can cause serious foodborne illness.

Consumers with products bearing lot codes 7112 (best by 01/04/2023) or 8112 (best by 01/05/2023) should not consume them. The products were distributed nationwide. Consumers should discard affected products or return them to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Intelligentsia, Oat Latte. Cold Coffee + Oat Milk. Net 10.9 fl oz (325 mL) Tetra Pak container UPC 8 00222-00097 6. Refrigerate after opening. Produced for: Intelligentsia Coffee, Inc., Aloha, Chicago, IL 60612.
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.