So what is a smoothie kit? From the website -
What is in one smoothie kit/pouch?
"Each smoothie kit contains organic frozen fruit and veggies as well as 1.5oz of frozen superfood chips. The superfood chips are comprised of our proprietary organic superfood blend + organic banana puree. All you have to do is empty the contents of the smoothie pouch into your blender, add 12oz of blending liquid and give your blender a whirl! One smoothie pouch/kit will make (1) 18oz or (2) 9oz smoothies."
Shipping
"We ship our smoothies in insulated packaging on dry ice so they stay frozen throughout the entire trip. Make sure to pop them in the freezer as soon as they arrive."
Blending Instructions:
"Remove superfood packet from pouch! Blend pouch + superfoods with 12oz liquid of choice. Plant-based milks such as almond milk or coconut milk are preferred."
An interesting concept. As a product with no reduction step performed by the consumer, the ingredients must be free of any biological hazards and those ingredients must be assembled / handled in a way that does not contribute contamination to the finished product. And if Listeria were present, such as in this case, the organism would not likely grow on the items in the packet, especially if frozen. The risk would be proliferation occurring once the smoothie was made.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blendtopia-products-llc-voluntarily-recalls-frozen-smoothie-products-due-possible-health-risk
Blendtopia Products, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Smoothie Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 10, 2020
FDA Publish Date:February 10, 2020
Product Type:Food & Beverages Milk/Milk Product
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:Blendtopia Products, LLC
Brand Name: Blendtopia
Product Description: Frozen smoothie products
