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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Oct 14, 2014 (12 years ago)

Organic Steam Treated Ginger Tea Bag Cut Item number 1641 USDA Organic recall

Recalled by High Quality Organics, Inc. · Reno, NV, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

High Quality Organics was notified by customer that representative sample of Organic Ginger (Tea Bag Cut) tested positive for Salmonella

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Organic Steam Treated Ginger Tea Bag Cut Item number 1641 USDA Organic Net Weight: 30 lbs. . High Quality Organics Reno, NV 89506

Quantity: 780 lbs.

Food: Juice & beverages

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

GINTBC lot 13118; GINOV lot 13613; both with expiry dates of 9/24/16.

Where it was sold

New Jersey

FDA's distribution note: One customer in NJ.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
High Quality Organics, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Oct 14, 2014
In FDA report of
Nov 12, 2014
Terminated
Jul 20, 2015
FDA recall number
F-0456-2015 · event 69558
Official record
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