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.
Product description
Organic Turmeric Ginger Spice of Life Green Tea; Organic Blend of Tumeric, Spices, Natural Honey Flavor and Fine China Green Tea 50 CT Tin: Net Wt. 2.65 oz.. (75G) UPC: 7-42676-40355-5. The Republic of Tea
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Best Sipped by March 23, 2018
Where it was sold
US distribution only.
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-2003-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Apr 29, 2016
- FDA report date
- Sep 7, 2016
- Quantity
- 5017 tins
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Republic Of Tea
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2003-2016, exactly as published.
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- City
- Novato
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 73994
- Address
- 5 Hamilton Lndg Ste 100
- Code information
- Best Sipped by March 23, 2018
- Postal code
- 94949-8263
- Report date
- Sep 7, 2016
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2003-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Republic Of Tea
- Product quantity
- 5017 tins
- Termination date
- Sep 21, 2016
- Reason for recall
- Republic of Tea was notified by their supplier of a positive result for Salmonella in organic ginger that they received and distributed.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Organic Turmeric Ginger Spice of Life Green Tea; Organic Blend of Tumeric, Spices, Natural Honey Flavor and Fine China Green Tea 50 CT Tin: Net Wt. 2.65 oz.. (75G) UPC: 7-42676-40355-5. The Republic of Tea
- Distribution pattern
- US distribution only.
- Recall initiation date
- Apr 29, 2016
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Aug 26, 2016