Oat Milk, Protein Shakes, and Several Other Beverages Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns

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Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacterium that can cause a rare but potentially serious infection. The FDA says that no illnesses have been reported yet, but a preliminary analysis found that the impacted products “did not meet commercial sterility specifications.”A is being recalled—53 items, to be specific—and it includes big-name brands like Oatly’s Barista Edition Oat Milk; Premier Protein’s Chocolate, Vanilla, and Café Latte Protein Shakes (in the carton); Intelligentsia’s ColdCoffee and Oat Latte cartons; and several Stumptown coffee drinks.

The products were distributed across the country and retailers were not specified.To see if a drink you own is impacted, the FDA recommends looking at the lot code and best by date at the top of the carton (for individual cartons) or the side of the case (for multi-carton cases) and comparing it to the , since a wide range of brands and individual products are impacted.Cronobacter is a germ that can live in very dry places, according to the (CDC).

It’s been detected in dry foods, like powdered infant formula, powdered milk, herbal teas, and starches. The FDA stresses that infections linked to Cronobacter sakazakii are not common, but possible symptoms can include fever, vomiting, and a (UTI).

People who are immunocompromised or otherwise “vulnerable,” including young children and the elderly, may face a higher risk of developing a severe infection, the FDA says, which would need to be swiftly treated with antibiotics.If you have a recalled product, the FDA is asking you to toss it immediately or return it to where you purchased it for a refund.