RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0501-2020/FDA enforcement
Buddy Brew Coffee·Food·Dec 19, 2019

Organic Cold Brew Buddy Brew Coffee Bolt Original 10.5 OZ

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Product has potential to be contaminated with bacteria.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBuddy Brew Coffee
Recalling firmBuddy Brew CoffeeTampa, FL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Manufacturing Lot Number and Best Used By 104 12/24/19 105 12/25/19 106 12/26/19 107 12/29/19 110 1/2/20 111 1/3/20 112 1/6/20 114 1/9/20 115 1/10/20 116 1/13/20 117 1/14/20 118 1/15/20 119 1/16/20 120 1/17/20 121 1/20/20 123 1/20/20 124 1/23/20 125 1/24/20 126 1/27/20 127 1/28/20 128 1/29/20 129 1/30/20 130 1/31/20 131 2/3/20 132 2/4/20 133 2/5/20 134 2/6/20 135 2/7/20 136 2/10/20 137 2/12/20
Distribution area

Retail and wholesale distribution within the state of Florida.

United States

Quantity affectedOriginal 2344 cans and 263 kegs
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 22, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0501-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Buddy Brew Coffee initiated this food recall on December 19, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Product has potential to be contaminated with bacteria. The FDA report lists distribution as: Retail and wholesale distribution within the state of Florida.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product has potential to be contaminated with bacteria.

Organic Cold Brew Buddy Brew Coffee Bolt Original 10.5 OZ was made or distributed by Buddy Brew Coffee in Tampa, FL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0501-2020, dated January 22, 2020.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Organic Cold Brew Buddy Brew Coffee Bolt Original 10.5 OZ recall?

Buddy Brew Coffee recalled Organic Cold Brew Buddy Brew Coffee Bolt Original 10.5 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0501-2020. Product has potential to be contaminated with bacteria.

What are the symptoms of Product safety recall exposure?

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Who is most at risk from Product safety recall?

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

How do I get a refund from Buddy Brew Coffee?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0501-2020 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Buddy Brew Coffee recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0501-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.