The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1649-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Cafe Grumpy Cold Brew Coffee Recalled for Potential Bacterial Contamination

Lyons Magnus is recalling Cafe Grumpy Ready to Drink Cold Brew Coffee nationwide due to findings of and potential for Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Affected lots have best-by dates of 08/27/2022 or 08/28/2022.

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: FDA Class I recall for pathogenic bacterial contamination (Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum). Per classification standards, FDA Class I recalls warrant a minimum severity of 4. No illnesses or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc. is recalling Cafe Grumpy Ready to Drink Cold Brew Coffee (11 fl oz individual bottles, UPC 758524059089; 4-count cases, UPC 00758524059003) due to findings of and potential for Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination. The recall is nationwide.

Affected products include Lot Code 4211 (Best By Date 08/27/2022) and Lot Code 5211 (Best By Date 08/28/2022). A total of 53,818,025 units are involved in this recall.

Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are pathogenic bacteria that can cause serious illness. Consumers who have purchased the affected products should not consume them.

The recalled product

Product
Cafe Grumpy Ready to Drink Cold Brew Coffee 11 fl oz. UPC 7 58524-05908 9. Sold in 4-count case UPC 00758524059003. Refrigerate after opening. Shake before opening. Cafe Grumpy Beverage Company, 199 DiamondSt., Brooklyn, NY 11222
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Ready-to-Drink Beverages
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

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 (2)

  • EXPANDED 8-10-2022 Lot Code 4211 / Best By Date 08/27/2022
  • Lot Code 5211 / Best By Date 08/28/2022.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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