Nubia Food and Beverage Inc. is recalling Nuba brand Carob (drink product) from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum,
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As the coronavirus started to spread across the U.S. last year and consumers grew increasingly concerned about staying healthy, Uncle Matt s Organic wanted to develop a new beverage that would support the immune system.
CEO Matt McLean said the drink company started to look into ingredients to enhance its popular organic orange juice. After researching, McLean said the team landed on elderberry because of its powerful bioflavonoids like quercetin, which some say has potential health benefits.
Elderberries are the deep purple fruit of the elderberry shrub and have a history of use in folk medicine for treating sicknesses like colds. Some experts have said the berries and flowers of elderberry are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that can boost the immune system and have the potential to tame inflammation, but studies have found that the effectiveness varies.