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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 16, 2018 (8 years ago)

Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea recall

Recalled by Traditional Medicinals Inc · Sebastopol, CA, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Vendor has determined that portions of a large raw material lot were positive for Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea; Lemon Echinacea, Naturally Caffeine Free Herbal Tea' 16 wrapped tea bags - Herbal Supplement NET WT 1.13 oz. (32 g) UPC: 32917-00159

Quantity: 6980 cases (6 cartons per case, 16 teabags per carton)

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.

Lot Number: 19482; Expiration Date: January 2021

Where it was sold

FDA's distribution note: US distribution and on distributor in Mexico

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. 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
Traditional Medicinals Inc
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Apr 16, 2018
In FDA report of
May 2, 2018
Terminated
Jun 1, 2018
FDA recall number
F-1142-2018 · event 79856
Official record
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