Califia Farms Mocha Cold Brew Coffee Recalled for Cleaning Chemical Contamination
Califia Farms is recalling 48 fl. oz. Mocha Cold Brew Coffee with Almond Milk due to a process deviation that may have introduced cleaning chemicals into the product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a potential chemical contamination from a process deviation, but no specific illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Califia Farms LLC is recalling 24,507 cases of 48 fl. oz. plastic bottles of 100% Arabica Coffee; Mocha Cold Brew Coffee with Almond Milk. The recall was initiated because a process deviation occurred during the cleaning of the pasteurizer, which created the potential for cleaning chemicals to be introduced into the product.
The affected product is distributed in the United States and Canada. Specific lot codes for the USA are 20221018444 and 20221018445, with a use-by date of 11/09/2018. For Canada, the lot code is 20221018343 with a use-by date of 18 NO 09. The product is identified by UPC 852909003503 in the USA and 813636020584 in Canada.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot codes and dates listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Califia Farms 100% Arabica Coffee; Mocha Cold Brew Coffee with Almond Milk 48 fl. oz. plastic bottle. Dairy Free UPC: 852909003503 - USA 813636020584 (Canada) Distributed by Califia Farms, LLC, Los Angeles, CA
- Manufacturer
- Califia Farms LLC
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 24,507
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)
- 20221018444 (USA)
- 20221018445 (USA)
- 20221018343 (Canada) 11/09/2018 (USA)
- 18 NO 09 (Canada)
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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