The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1622-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Nationwide recall of Oatly Oat-Milk Barista Edition for bacterial contamination

Oatly Oat-Milk Barista Edition is recalled nationwide for potential Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination. Approximately 53.8 million units are affected, spanning multiple lot codes from August 2022 through April 2023.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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: This FDA Class I recall involves high-risk bacterial pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum) that can cause serious illness. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls never score below 4.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc. has initiated a nationwide recall of The Original OATLY Oat-Milk Barista Edition (32 fl oz / 946 mL) due to findings and potential for Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination.

The recall affects approximately 53.8 million units distributed nationwide. Affected products are identified by specific lot codes with best-by dates ranging from August 2022 through April 2023.

Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are bacterial pathogens capable of causing serious illness. The presence of these pathogens in food products poses a significant health risk to consumers.

Consumers who have purchased affected products should not consume them. Check your product's lot code and best-by date against the FDA's list of affected codes. Discard affected products or return them to the point of purchase. Contact your healthcare provider or poison control if you experience symptoms of foodborne illness.

The recalled product

Product
The Original OATLY Oat-Milk Barista Edition. 32 fl oz (1qt) (946mL). UPC 1 90646-63005 8. Packaged in 12 count case UPC 10190646630055. Once opened store in refrigerator and consume within 7 days. Enjoy chilled. Distributed by: Oatly, Inc., 220 E 42nd St. Ste…
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Affected units
53,818,025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 77 recalled by Lyons Magnus, Inc 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.

See all 77 products in this recall →

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