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Ohio Valley Herbal Products, Inc.
Recall #F-0079-2015 · Initiated 2013-11-20
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Ohio Valley Herbal Products is recalling Wild'erb Herbal Tea because it contains sassafras leaves, which the FDA considers an illegal ingredient in food and beverage products. The tea was sold in small bags in six states.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this herbal tea product in Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia should be aware of this recall.
What to do
Check your pantry for Wild'erb Herbal Tea in 1.2 oz. or 4 oz. paper bags. If you have this product, stop using it and discard it or return it to the store where you purchased it.
Product
Wild'erb Herbal Tea 1.2 oz. and 4 oz. paper bags, tea contained less than 5% sassafras leaves.
Reason for recall
The firm was notified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that Sassafras Leaves may be an illegal ingredient for their product.
Quantity affected
1.2 oz. - 306; 4 oz. - 100
Distribution
Product was distributed in CT, IN, MD, OH, PA and WV.
Lot / code info
All lots
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2015-09-03
Recalling firm
Ohio Valley Herbal Products, Inc.
1250 Saint George St Ste 5
East Liverpool, OH 43920-3400
United States
Recall classification
Unlikely to cause any adverse health consequences.