Diges-Teas Herbal Tea recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

July 25, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Mountain Mel's Essential Goods LLC recalls Diges-Teas Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin, net weight 2 oz or 56.5 grams. UPC: 7 99632 05665 2. The la…

Recall number

F-2096-2019

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Mountain Mel's Essential Goods LLC

Sold / distributed

CA, OR, and WA.

Why it was recalled

Herbal Tea product is recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Diges-Teas Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin, net weight 2 oz or 56.5 grams. UPC: 7 99632 05665 2. The label is read in parts: "***Diges-Teas ***CAFFEINE-FREE HERBAL TEA*** Mountain Mels Essential Goods, LLC Welches, OR 97067***Supplement Facts***Fennel*** Directions: Drink 1-4 cups daily with meals or alone. Place 1-2 teaspoon in 8 oz. of hot water. Cover and steep for 10-20 minutes***".