Death Wish Coffee recalls cold brew cans due to potentially deadly toxin concerns

Upstate New York-based coffee brand Death Wish Coffee has recalled all of its Nitro Cold Brew canned coffees due to a slight risk of the toxin that can cause botulism.

In a statement on its website, the company wrote:

"Our customers' safety is of paramount importance and Death Wish Coffee is taking this significant, proactive step to ensure that the highest quality, safest, and of course, strongest coffee products we produce are of industry-exceeding standards - thus we are taking this measure of recalling all Death Wish Nitro cans from shelves."

Tests performed by Cornell labs showed a slight risk of the toxin Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, botulism attacks the nerves and can cause muscle weakness and difficulty breathing, which can lead to death.

According to founder Mike Brown, testing showed no degradation in the quality or shelf stability of the cans, and no illnesses were reported.

Death Wish Coffee is available at Price Chopper/Market 32, Healthy Living Market & Cafe and independent retailers. The cold brews have been pulled from store shelves, and customers who have purchased it are urged to either dispose of it or return it to the store with proof of purchase for a full refund.

"We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause our customers and our retail partners, but we believe this is the right precautionary measure to take," a statement from the company said.

Anyone who purchased the coffee directly from deathwishcoffee.com will receive a full refund within 60 days.

Death Wish Coffee, based in Round Lake, NY, exploded in popularity when it won a free, $5 million, 30-second commercial during the 2016 Super Bowl.

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