FDA Issues Recalls for Cold Brew Coffee and Eggs Over Botulism and Salmonella Risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced two separate voluntary recalls: Brooklyn Roasting Works cold brew coffee due to potential botulism contamination, and Midwest Poultry Services eggs due to possible Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported in either recall.

Coffee Recall

Brooklyn Roasting Works LLC recalled over 1,200 containers of its pasteurized cold brew concentrate sold in New York and New Jersey. The recall affects 2.5-gallon containers with best-by dates from June 3 to September 30, 2026, distributed between April 1 and June 20, 2026 Source: Infobae. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, meaning exposure may cause temporary or reversible health issues Source: HoyDo. The risk arises from potential Clostridium botulinum growth if stored unrefrigerated.

Egg Recall

Midwest Poultry Services recalled approximately 1.5 million dozen eggs (white and brown, free-range) produced in Texas and distributed to retailers and food service customers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi Source: Infobae/EFE. Affected brands include Simple Truth, Country Morning, and SunUps Source: MilenioMX. The eggs were distributed between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with use-by dates from July 20 to August 17, 2026 Source: DiarioLibre. The recall was initiated after environmental monitoring detected potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination Source: HeraldMX.

• Symptoms: Botulism causes blurred vision, muscle weakness, and respiratory failure; Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain Source: HoyDo.
• Consumer Advice: Return affected products to the point of purchase for a full refund Source: Eldiado.