Botulism: Over 100 Brands Of Canned Coffee Recalled In Illinois

Bottled water is number-one, but coffee is the 2nd most-consumed beverage in the United States, and has been for quite a long while. As coffee lovers and consumers know, there are a variety of ways to get that java fix, and canned coffees have been growing in market popularity.

With so many different brands of canned coffees available, the announcement a couple of days back of a recall involving over 100 brands because of botulism concerns is forcing many coffee lovers to take stock of what brands they have around the house, because no one wants to mess with botulism.

No matter how badly you might need that caffeine fix.

For Those Who Are Unfamiliar, Botulism Is A Potentially Fatal Form Of Food Poisoning

As someone who was once diagnosed with botulism poisoning, I can attest first-hand that it's really something you want to avoid at all costs. I was exposed via canned mushrooms that had gone really bad, and while I was lucky to have gotten through it, I'll tell you that it was one of life's worst experiences.

According to the FDA, botulism usually presents with these symptoms, which can show up anywhere from 6 hours to 2 weeks after ingestion of the botulinum toxin:

• general weakness
• dizziness
• double-vision
• trouble speaking or swallowing
• difficulty breathing
• muscle weakness
• abdominal distension
• vomiting
• constipation

The World Health Organization (WHO) says that the incidence of botulism is low, but "the mortality rate is high if prompt diagnosis and appropriate, immediate treatment (early administration of antitoxin and intensive respiratory care) are not given. The disease can be fatal in 5 to 10% of cases."

There Are Over 100 Brands Of Canned Coffee Being Recalled By Snapchill, LLC Of Green Bay Wisconsin

The Snapchill coffee cans were distributed and sold nationwide in various sizes that range from 7oz to 12oz.

If your coffee was produced by Snapchill, you will find "Produced and distributed by Snapchill LLC" underneath the nutrition facts label. Some of the products also have "Snapchill Coffee" on the label.

The FDA says that coffee purchasers  should either "destroy the products or return the product to Snapchill or the place of purchase for a refund. Snapchill will offer full refunds for any of these products, with appropriate proof of purchase including a picture of the product(s) before being destroyed."

Since I don't have the space here to list every single canned coffee brand being recalled, click here to be taken to the FDA's website where you'll find a full listing of every recalled canned coffee product.