Snapchill canned coffee, sold across U.S., recalled due to botulism concerns

Snapchill is recalling all of its cold cans of coffee sold by roasters nationwide because of concerns they could contain a potentially deadly toxin.

The products were manufactured in a way that "could lead to the growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulinum toxin, in low acid canned foods," the Green Bay, Wisconsin-based company said in a notice posted last week by the Food and Drug Administration. 

Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the toxin that attacks the body's nerves, causing difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis and even death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Home-canned, preserved or fermented foods can provide the conditions to produce botulinum toxin. Those that consume such foods can become seriously ill or die if they don't get medical treatment quickly.