Oatly and 53 Other Products Have Been Recalled. Here’s the Full List

Before you prepare your first cup of coffee, double-check the label on your creamer. This week, beverage giant Lyons Magnus issued a voluntary recall of 53 products including major plant-based brands such as Oatly, Aloha, Stumptown, and dozens more. The FDA released the full list of companies under recall last Friday, citing potential microbial contamination due to unfulfilled sterility standards.

The Lyon Magnus products face potential contamination with the Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria, which presents serious threats to younger children, elderly consumers, and the immunocompromised. Even though the FDA and Lyon Magnus note that no contamination or infection has been reported, consumers are urged to toss the impacted products as soon as possible. Consumers can return the products to the store for a refund.

The recalled products include protein shakes, various plant-based milk products, and vegan formulas. The FDA states that none of the products are intended for infants under the age of one, and notes that common symptoms of infection include fever, vomiting, and urinary tract infection.

The Cronobacter sakazakii is a category of bacteria that exists in dry conditions, according to the Center for Disease Control. Common symptoms of infection consist of flu-like symptoms including headache, fever, vomiting, and occasionally urinary tract infection, however, more serious cases can lead to blood infections (sepsis) and spinal cord or brain swelling (meningitis).

Although Crobobacter infections are rare, the FDA urges consumers to contact their healthcare provider if they feel concerned about potential contamination.

This announcement closely follows the Abbot Nutrition recall that occurred this February. The recall occurred when four infants contracted the Cronobacter infection, where two of the infants subsequently died. Although Abbott claims there is no conclusive evidence that ties the infections to the Cronobacter strains to the Sturgis, Michigan plant, the facility shut down due to a pattern of operational deficiencies and the discovery of Crobobacter inside the plant.

This event contributed to the formula shortage already present in the United States, contaminating Kate Farms Pediatric Standard products. Even before the Abbott shutdown, about 10 percent of baby formula products ran out of stock, according to Information Resources Inc (IRI). With the most recent recalls and supply chain shortages, IRI’s latest report claims over 20 percent of baby formula products have been out of stock, including both animal-based and plant-based varieties.

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Fast-food restaurants have finally got the memo that their customer base isn’t just coming through for a burger, fried chicken, or a beef taco. Many now have plant-based foods and are coming up with creative, delicious ways to get more greens on the menu. Here are the 6 best fast-food chains with plant-based options on the menu.

Turns out there’s a lot more to rely on than a salad if you’re eating plant-based. Burger King has the Impossible Whopper featuring a meatless patty as well as a few secretly vegan options such as the French Toast Sticks and Hashbrowns.

Known for its mini square-shaped sliders, this hamburger chain jumped on the plant-based bandwagon at some participating locations. You can find an Impossible Slider on some White Castle menus.

This was the first national Mexican fast-food chain to offer Beyond Meat at the company’s 580 restaurants across the country. Del Taco has the Beyond Avocado Taco on the menu along with the Epic Beyond Original Mex Burrito and Avocado Veggie Bowl.

Another brand synonymous with beef burgers, Carl’s Jr. offers several plant-based options for veggie and plant lover such as Beyond Famous Star Burger and Guacamole Thickburger.

This fast-food restaurant may have been one of the first you frequented while transitioning to plant-based eating. That’s because Taco Bell has eight million vegetarian combinations and sells 350 million vegetarian items a year through menu substitutions or ordering off their vegetarian menu. In fact, they were the first quick-service restaurant to offer American Vegetarian Association (AVA) certified food options.

From the time it started offering breakfast sandwiches in 2006, the coffee conglomerate became a competitor in the fast-food space. You can get your favorite hot and cold beverages made with almond, coconut or oat milk but there are also plant-based food options available such as the Baja Black Bean Veggie Wrap, bagel with vegan cream cheese and Impossible Breakfast Sandwich.