GnuPharma Recalls Herbal Tea Samples Due to E. coli Contamination
GnuPharma Corp. is recalling sample units of ECS Herbal Tea Relief because one ingredient failed identity testing and two failed microbiological testing for E. coli.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves E. coli, a high-risk pathogen, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
GnuPharma Corp. is voluntarily recalling sample units of ECS Herbal Tea Relief. The recall affects products manufactured prior to May 8, 2017. The product is a 1-unit sample containing 4 tablespoons of herbal tea.
The recall was initiated because one ingredient failed identity testing and two ingredients failed microbiological testing for E. coli. The source text does not specify the number of units affected or the specific distribution locations beyond the United States.
Consumers who possess this product should stop using it and contact GnuPharma Corp. for further instructions. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- GnuPharma ECS Herbal Tea Relief SAMPLE ONLY
- Manufacturer
- GnuPharma Corp.
- Category
- Food — Herbal Tea
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- products manufactured prior to May 8th
- 2017.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by GnuPharma Corp. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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