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Qtrade Teas And Herb
Recall #F-1026-2013 · Initiated 2013-02-08
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Qtrade Teas and Herbs is recalling Organic Lemon Grass Tea Bag Cut because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects bulk tea sold in 25 kg bags and tea that was repacked or used in blended tea products.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed this lemon grass tea could potentially be affected, though people with weakened immune systems, young children, and elderly adults face higher risk of serious illness.
What to do
Check if you have this product at home—look for Item #410 Organic Lemon Grass Tea Bag Cut from Qtrade Teas and Herbs. If you do, stop using it and contact the company or your retailer for a refund. If you've consumed this tea and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your healthcare provider.
Product
Organic Lemon Grass Tea Bag Cut (TBC), Item#410. Packing Size: 25 kgs net double craft paper bags and double polyethylene bags each inner liner and repacked product packed in corrugated cartons with polyethylene inner liner. Organic Lemon Grass Tea Bag Cut (TBC) bulk sold in original, repacked cases, and as component of blended bulk tea products.
Reason for recall
QTrade Teas & Herbs is recalling Organic Lemon Grass Tea Bag Cut (TBC) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Quantity affected
6,303.78 lbs
Distribution
Nationwide in the US: CA, NY, PA, NJ, MO, MA, OH, RI, CO, NC. Worldwide in: Canada
Lot / code info
Lot#108
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2013-08-26
Recalling firm
Qtrade Teas And Herb
16205 Distribution Way
Cerritos, CA 90703-2329
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.