Americans want more than just hydration and refreshment from our beverages these days. Mushroom coffee, adaptogenic sodas, mood-altering alternatives to alcohol, and many more: In April 2026, Business Insider reported that the $200 billion functional beverage business has turned into a “wellness arms race.”
On Tuesday, one beverage maker from Long Island, NY recalled what they market as a brain-boosting sip, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports it was distributed to retailers nationwide as well as sold online. A Google Shopping search suggests Amazon and VitaGlo are two retailers that may have sold the drink at one point.
The Liquid Blenz Corp. has recalled its Good Brain Tonic in 16- and 32-ounce amber bottles (that look similar to some kombucha packaging) for what the report calls “Botulism potential,” further saying, “Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.” The issue is said to have been discovered through field testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture and inspections by two other organizations.
The Mayo Clinic explains foodborne botulism as being a situation where “harmful bacteria thrive and make a toxin in places that have little oxygen, such as in home-canned food.”
The FDA’s report states that while no illnesses have been reported, medical attention should be sought for symptoms including but not limited to: “general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing,” as well as “[…d]ifficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation.”
Affected product may bear UPC code 860010984468 (16 ounces) or 860010984475 (32 ounces).
While ingredients for the product don’t appear to be listed, past food safety recalls—including a 2025 recall on multiple soup products—illustrate how sometimes packaging missteps can facilitate the growth of botulism or other toxins.
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