Organic Turmeric Ginger Spice of Life Green Tea
Reason Republic of Tea was notified by their supplier of a positive result for Salmonella in organic ginger that they received and distributed.
The Republic of Tea recall
Recalled by Republic Of Tea · Novato, CA, United States
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Republic of Tea was notified by their supplier of a positive result for Salmonella in organic ginger that they received and distributed.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
What was recalled
The Republic of Tea - Organic Turmeric Ginger: Green Tea Ingredients: Organic Turmeric, Organic Green Tea, Organic Ginger, Organic Cinnamon and Natural Honey Flavor Packed in 250 CT Bulk Bag (375 g) and and 50 count refill bag. (75 g) UPC - 250 bulk bag: 7-42676-30655-9 UPC 50 CT refill: 7-42676-42155-9 . The Republic of Tea
Quantity: 250 ct bulk bags and 50refill packs.
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.
Best Sipped by March 23, 2018 and April 13, 2018
Where it was sold
FDA's distribution note: US distribution only.
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
- Republic Of Tea
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Apr 29, 2016
- In FDA report of
- Sep 7, 2016
- Terminated
- Sep 21, 2016
- FDA recall number
- F-2004-2016 · event 73994
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
Also recalled with it (1 more product)
FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.
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