The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1652-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Uproot Oatmilk Organic Oats Recalled for Bacterial Contamination Risk

Uproot Oatmilk Organic Oats is recalled nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Affected units have lot code 8502 with best-by date 02/22/2023.

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: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per recall criteria. Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are serious foodborne pathogens. No reported illnesses or deaths are mentioned in the source.

Plain-English summary

Uproot Oatmilk Organic Oats, an 8 fl oz (240 mL) beverage manufactured by Lyons Magnus, Inc. for Uproot, Inc., is being recalled nationwide.

The FDA determined that certain units contain findings of and potential for Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination. These are serious foodborne pathogens of public health concern.

Affected units are identified by lot code 8502 with a best-by date of 02/22/2023. The recall affects 53,818,025 total units distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the point of purchase or discard it.

The recalled product

Product
Uproot Oatmilk Organic Oats 8 fl oz. (240mL) UPC 8 60002-91543 2. Manufactured for Uproot, Inc., New York, NY 10005. Serve chilled, refrigerate after opening and use within 7 days. Sold in 18-count case UPC 10860002915439 .
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
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 (1)

  • EXPANDED 8-10-2022 Lot Code 8502 / Best By Date 02/22/2023.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.