Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Urban River Spirits Nonalcoholic drink mixes recall: Potential for under-processing

Recall published 2+ years ago

Potential for under-processing

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Botulism risk

This notice is about a possible botulism risk, which is the one food recall where "I will deal with it later" is the wrong answer.

What the notice says: We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; we want to be transparent with our customers and will do what we can to ensure your safety, which is always our top priority.

Why it matters: This product may not have been processed in a way that reliably destroys Clostridium botulinum spores. The toxin they can produce in a sealed container is one of the most dangerous substances in food safety, and it is tasteless and odourless.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Botulism is a medical emergency. The CDC lists double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, a dry mouth, and muscle weakness that starts in the face and moves down the body. In an infant, watch for poor feeding, a weak cry, drooping eyelids and unusual floppiness. Call 911 or go to an emergency department immediately if any of these appear after eating a recalled product — treatment works best when it is given early.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
July 2, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Urban River Spirits
Product type
Beverages

Products covered by this recall

Nonalcoholic drink mixes

What the company announced

07/02/2024

Urban River Spirits, LLC Urgent Safety Recall

2114 Main St. Forest Grove OR 97116

(503) 475-9765

Dear Consumer,

Urban River Spirits is issuing a voluntary recall of the products listed below due to additional shelf stability testing requirements from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. This recall is being conducted due to a potential safety concern. To date, we have not received any reports of illnesses related to these products. Customers who may have purchased this product on or before 07/02/2024 are urged to return the product for a full refund to Urban River Spirits, LLC at 2114 Main St. Forest Grove OR, 97116, destroy the product, and may contact Michelle Garner Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm at (503) 475-9765 with any questions or concerns. Our goal is to have the testing completed swiftly and timely.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; we want to be transparent with our customers and will do what we can to ensure your safety, which is always our top priority.

Sincerely,

Michelle Garner

Urban River Spirits, LLC

(503) 475-9765

Product Recall

Notice Date: 07/01/2024

**DO NOT CONSUME THIS PRODUCT**

Urban Spirits is issuing a voluntary recall of Urban Spirits non-alcoholic drink mixes due to being produced in an unlicensed and uninspected facility. The product safety is undetermined due to potential under-processing. The product is packaged in 750 mL glass bottles.

The consumption of the recalled product may cause health risks.

** Please return any Urban Spirits non-alcoholic drink mixes to Urban Spirits for a full refund.

* Please contact Michelle Garner at [503-270-9229] between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm PST, M-F for questions /complaints.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 1 code you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 750 mL

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Botulism

Urban River Spirits — This notice is about a possible botulism risk, which is the one food recall where "I will deal with it later" is the wrong answer.

  1. Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.
  2. Throw it away so nobody else can retrieve it, or follow the disposal wording in the official notice if it specifies a method.
  3. Wash anything the contents spilled on with a bleach solution and wear gloves while you do it.
  4. If anyone has eaten it and has blurred vision, trouble swallowing or weakness, call 911 — this does not wait for an appointment.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Customers who may have purchased this product on or before 07/02/2024 are urged to return the product for a full refund to Urban River Spirits, LLC at 2114 Main St.

Company contact: Urban River Spirits — Consumers: Michelle Garner, 503-270-9229

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Urban River Spirits beverages recalled?

Potential for under-processing We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; we want to be transparent with our customers and will do what we can to ensure your safety, which is always our top priority.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Customers who may have purchased this product on or before 07/02/2024 are urged to return the product for a full refund to Urban River Spirits, LLC at 2114 Main St.

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