Why it was recalled
The firm was notified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that Sassafras Leaves may be an illegal ingredient for their product.
Product description
Wild'erb Herbal Tea 1.2 oz. and 4 oz. paper bags, tea contained less than 5% sassafras leaves.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
All lots
Where it was sold
Product was distributed in CT, IN, MD, OH, PA and WV.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0079-2015
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Nov 20, 2013
- FDA report date
- Oct 29, 2014
- Quantity
- 1.2 oz. - 306; 4 oz. - 100
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Ohio Valley Herbal Products, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0079-2015, exactly as published.
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- City
- East Liverpool
- State
- OH
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 67506
- Address
- 1250 Saint George St Ste 5
- Code information
- All lots
- Postal code
- 43920-3400
- Report date
- Oct 29, 2014
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0079-2015
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Ohio Valley Herbal Products, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 1.2 oz. - 306; 4 oz. - 100
- Termination date
- Sep 3, 2015
- Reason for recall
- The firm was notified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that Sassafras Leaves may be an illegal ingredient for their product.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Wild'erb Herbal Tea 1.2 oz. and 4 oz. paper bags, tea contained less than 5% sassafras leaves.
- Distribution pattern
- Product was distributed in CT, IN, MD, OH, PA and WV.
- Recall initiation date
- Nov 20, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Oct 23, 2014