Brooklyn Roasting Company Recalls 3,000 Gallons of Cold Brew Coffee

Brooklyn Roasting Company has initiated a voluntary recall of approximately 3,000 gallons of its Pasteurized Cold Brew Concentrate. The recall is prompted by concerns over potential contamination with the neurotoxin Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism.

The product in question is the 2.5-gallon "Bag-in-Box" wholesale item, distributed primarily in New York and New Jersey. The company stated that ambient storage of the product could lead to the formation of the toxin. A total of 1,219 units are affected, having been distributed between April 1 and June 20, 2026.

Brooklyn Roasting Company stated that it ordered the recall voluntarily as an "abundance of caution" and that no illnesses have been reported to date. Botulism is a rare but serious illness that attacks the body's nerves, potentially causing muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, and paralysis.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that consumption of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Consumers are advised to discard or return any affected products to the place of purchase.