The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1641-2019·Announced 2019-07-31

Califa Farms Espresso Cold Brew Coffee Recalled for Temperature Control Failure

C & S Wholesale Grocers is recalling Califa Farms XX Espresso Cold Brew Coffee because it was not held at the appropriate temperature during transportation.

What this means for you

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, but the source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries were reported and the hazard is a temperature control issue without confirmed contamination, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is recalling Califa Farms XX Espresso Cold Brew Coffee, 48 fl oz bottles (UPC: 5290900349). The recall is due to a mechanical malfunction during transportation that resulted in the products not being held at an appropriate temperature.

The affected product was sold on June 17, 2019, at two Target stores in New York: 98 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack and 160 North Research Place in Central Islip. Exact lot codes are unknown.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific item and dispose of it if found. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
CALIFIA FARMS XX ESPRESSO COLD BREW COFFEE - 48 FL OZ, UPC: 5290900349

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 (4)

  • Exact codes are unknown. The product being recalled was sold on June 17
  • 2019 at Target Stores in Commack
  • NY and Central Islip
  • NY.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 330 recalled by C & S Wholesale Grocers, 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 330 products in this recall →