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Brew Dr Kombucha recalls Brew Dr. Uplift Blueberry Raspberry Yerba Mate Guayusa and 2 more: label issue

June 2, 2021 · Brew Dr Kombucha Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallYeast was found in shelf stable 16 oz. aluminum can of Brew Dr. Uplift drink.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Brew Dr Kombucha
Location
Portland, OR
Reported by FDA
June 2, 2021
Recall started
April 26, 2021
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Supplements and infant formula
Reason type
Labeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Brew Dr. Uplift Blueberry Raspberry Yerba Mate Guayusa, Green Tea, Natural Caffeine With Probiotics. 12/16 oz. aluminum cans per cardboard flat. UPC 8 57161 00867 9. The label is read in parts: "***BLUEBERRY RASPBERRY ***YERBA MATE * GUAYUSA * GREEN TEA***BREW DR UPLIFT *** NATURAL CAFFEINE + PROBIOTICS *** CONTAIN 2% JUICE *** INGREDIENTS: Brewed tea (water, yerba mate, green tea elderberry currant, hibiscus, guayusa leaf, goji berry, strawberry, raspberry blueberry), cane sugar, blueberry juice, guayusa extract, green tea extract, citric acid, B. coagulans***".
    Quantity: 3439 flats (12/16 oz. cans per flat)
    Codes: Best By: 05/24/2021, 07/22/2021, 08/19/2021, and 08/23/2021. Lot Number: T3433, T3604, T3674, and T3674.
  • Brew Dr. Uplift Blood Orange Lemon, Yerba Mate *Guayusa * Green Tea, Natural Caffeine With Probiotics. 12/16 oz. aluminum cans per cardboard flat. UPC 8 57161 00870 9. The label is read in parts: "***BLOOD ORANGE LEMON *** YERBA MATE * GUAYUSA * GREEN TEA***BREW DR. UPLIFT *** NATURAL CAFFEINE + PROBIOTICS *** CONTAINS 2% JUICE *** INGREDIENTS: Brewed tea (water, yerba mate, green tea, guayusa leaf), cane sugar, lemon juice, blood orange puree, guayusa extract, green tea extract, citrict acid, B. coagulans ***".
    Quantity: 3131 flats (flats (12/16 oz. cans per flat)
    Codes: Best By: 05/24/2021, 07/28/2021, 07/29/2021, 08/26/2021, and 09/09/2021. Lot Number: T3436, T3620, T3620, T3673, and T3673.
  • Brew Dr. Uplift Mango Passionfruit, Yerba Mate *Guayusa * Green Tea, Natural Caffeine With Probiotics. 12/16 oz. aluminum cans per cardboard flat. UPC 8 57161 00871 6. The label is read in parts: "***MANGO PASSIONFRUIT *** YERBA MATE * GUAYUSA * GREEN TEA *** BREW DR. UPLIFT *** NATURAL CAFFEINE + PROBIOTICS *** CONTAINS 4% JUICE *** INGREDIENTS: Brewed tea (water, yerba mate, green tea, guayusa leaf), cane sugar, mango puree, passionfruit juice, guayusa extract, green tea extract, citric acid, B. coagulans***".
    Quantity: 4271 flats (12/16 oz. cans per flat)
    Codes: Best By: 05/20/2021, 07/21/2021, 07/28/2021, 09/16/2021, and 09/20/2021, 9/21/2021. Lot Number: T3435, T3603, T3621, T3746, T3746, and T3747

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Brew Dr Kombucha recalled 3 products, including Brew Dr. Uplift Blueberry Raspberry Yerba Mate Guayusa, Green Tea, Natural Caffeine With Probiotics. 12/16 oz. aluminum cans per cardboard….

Why was it recalled?

Yeast was found in shelf stable 16 oz. aluminum can of Brew Dr. Uplift drink.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Distributed nationwide.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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