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A nationwide recall has been issued for several specialty beverage products sold under multiple brand names due to possible salmonella contamination.
SKS Copac has announced a recall of various powdered beverage and dessert mix products after learning that raw materials supplied by California Dairies may be contaminated, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice released May 23.
The recalled products announced by SKS Copack on May 22 include products sold under the Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, Fanale and Denda brands. There are no reports of illness.
According to the FDA, these products may contain Salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious and even fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, the FDA says. In rare cases, the infection can spread to the bloodstream and cause more severe illness.
Products were distributed through cafes, restaurants, and direct delivery in California, Utah, Idaho, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Nevada, Virginia, Connecticut, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Minnesota.
Here’s what you need to know about the SKS Copack recall.
Which specialty beverage products are affected by the recall?
Recalled products can be identified by the lot code stamped on the back of the package. The affected items are:
- Angel Specialty Products Matcha Green Tea 4/3#, Lot Codes 20260224 and 20260424, Best Before Dates August 25, 2027 and October 23, 2027
- Angel Specialty Products Taro 4/3#, lot code 20260224, best before date August 25, 2027
- Angel Specialty Products Caramel Latte 4/3#, lot code 20260414, best before date October 13, 2027
- Angel Specialty Products Coconut 4/3#, lot code 20260415, best before date October 14, 2027
- Angel Specialty Products Horchata 4/3#, Lot Codes 20260414 and 20260424, Best Before Dates October 13, 2027 and October 23, 2027
- Angel Specialty Products White Chocolate 4/3#, Lot Code 20260327, Best Before Date September 25, 2027
- Angel Specialty Products Milk Tea 15/3#, Lot Code 20260224, Best Before Date August 25, 2027
- Angel Specialty Products Strawberry Soft Serve 10/2#, Lot Code 20260414, Best Before Date October 13, 2027
- Royal Gold Dutch Mocha Cap 6/2#, lot code 20260303, expiration date September 1, 2027
- Boba Time Italian Yogurt Powder 5/3.5#, Lot Code 20260216, Best Before Date August 17, 2027
- Boba Time Coconut Powder 5/3.5#, Lot Code 20260428, Best Before Date October 27, 2027
- Boba Time Pistachio Powder 5/3.5#, Lot Code 20260219, Best Before Date August 20, 2027
- Fanale Ube-Taro 10/2#, lot code 20260223, best before date August 24, 2027
- Denda Milk Ice Cream Mix 12/1KG, Lot Code 20260403, Best Before Date October 2, 2027
- Royal Gold French Vanilla Cap 6/2#, lot code 20260416, expiration date October 15, 2027
Other SKS Copack products are not included in the recall.
What to do if you have purchased a recalled product
Customers who purchased the recalled beverages and dessert mixes are urged to return them to their point of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact SKS Copack at (562) 404-8158 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com or X @athompsonUSAT.
