How the Lyons Magnus recall affects worldwide coffee supply
On July 29 the US FDA published a notice that Lyons Magnus voluntarily recalled 53 beverages and nutritional products over possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. The list includes OATLY Oat Milk Barista 12-pack slim cartons, along with liquid coffee, protein shakes and pediatric nutritional supplements. No illnesses have been reported.
Cronobacter sakazakii is common in dry foods and sewage, and while risk to the general public is low, it can cause fever, vomiting, urinary tract infections, sepsis or meningitis in infants and immunocompromised people. OATLY said only specific Barista batches made at a Wisconsin plant in April are affected, sold mainly through US foodservice channels.
On July 29, the US FDA issued a recall notice: Lyons Magnus voluntarily recalled 53 of its beverages and nutritional products due to possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii, and OATLY's Oat Milk Barista series was among them. This bacterium poses a significant threat to infants and immunocompromised individuals. Although no related illnesses have been reported so far, the products were deemed not to meet commercial sterility standards. This recall only involves specific batches produced at a Wisconsin facility in April of this year, mainly distributed through US foodservice channels, and does not affect other OATLY products or markets outside the US. Meanwhile, OATLY's latest financial report shows continued revenue growth, with particularly strong performance in Asia, though the company remains in a loss overall.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall notice on July 29. Fresno, California-based foodservice giant Lyons Magnus voluntarily recalled 53 of its beverages and nutritional products, including OATLY oat milk. The recall is due to possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.
Public information shows that Cronobacter sakazakii is commonly found in dry foods and sewage environments. The probability of infection is low for the general public, but for infants and people with weakened immune systems, infection can have very serious consequences. Common symptoms include fever, vomiting, and urinary tract infections; in extreme cases, it can cause sepsis or meningitis.
The notice stated that no illness or complaints related to the recalled products have been received so far, but a preliminary investigation concluded that these products did not meet commercial sterility requirements.
According to the recall list, the categories involved include specific batches of beverages, liquid coffee, pediatric nutritional supplements, protein shakes, and nutritional shakes. Oatly Oat Milk Barista series 12-pack slim cartons are also included in the recall.
Oatly responded one by one on Twitter to concerns from consumers in multiple locations.
In a voluntary recall statement posted on Oatly's US website, the company explained that the contaminated products are specific batches of Barista products produced at its Wisconsin facility in April of this year. The issue does not affect other products under the Oatly brand, nor does it involve regions outside the US.
The specific recalled batches are as follows:
Oatly US also stated that this contaminated batch was mainly supplied to its US foodservice partners, such as distributors for restaurants and cafes. The company has notified partners that may be affected.
Oatly started with oat milk and has now become almost synonymous with oat milk. The Barista series involved in this incident is precisely the plant-based milk developed by the brand specifically for the cafe channel. It was this product that helped Oatly enter many cafes and then expand into markets in multiple countries. Its products now cover more than 20 countries worldwide.
On August 2, Oatly's latest financial report showed that second-quarter revenue reached $178 million, a year-on-year increase of 21.8%; total revenue for the first half was $344 million, a year-on-year increase of 20.2%. Among this, revenue in Asia grew 66.3% year-on-year to $43.7 million, with about 58% of revenue coming from foodservice, making it a driving force in Oatly's growth that cannot be ignored. However, in terms of net profit, this oat milk giant has still not turned a profit, with a second-quarter loss of $72 million and a cumulative first-half loss of $159 million.
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