Crime & Safety

Salmonella Risk Recalls Coffee Powder In NY, FDA Says

Salmonella is a food-borne disease that can be fatal.

NEW YORK CITY — A potential Salmonella contamination has led to a recall of latte and cappuccino powder in New York and New Jersey, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The coffee powders, from the company SKS Copack, have been removed from stores after the company learned of a potential Salmonella contamination. The brands include Royal Gold and Angel Specialty Products, the FDA reports.

The recall includes multiple Royal Gold and Angel brand drink mixes distributed in cases across the region, according to PIX11.

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Affected products include 105 cases of Royal Gold French Vanilla Cappuccino powder with item code CFC1000, eight cases of Royal Gold Dutch Mocha Cappuccino powder with item code CFC2000, and 33 cases of Angel Caramel Latte powder with item code AMZN3001, PIX11 reported.

Salmonella is a food-borne disease that can be fatal. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, according to the FDA.

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The FDA has not released information on reported illnesses linked to the products at the time of the recall announcement.

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