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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0377-2023·Announced 2023-03-01

MEITO Powdered Apple Tea recalled for undeclared milk allergen

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE is recalling MEITO Powdered Apple Tea 4packs because the product contains milk that is not declared on the label. Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this product.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for undeclared milk allergen. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls have a minimum severity score of 4. Milk is a common allergen posing serious risk to affected consumers, with no reported illnesses or deaths in the source.

Plain-English summary

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE is recalling MEITO Powdered Apple Tea 4packs (UPC: 4902757413606) because the product was found to contain milk, an allergen that is not listed on the label.

This undeclared allergen poses a serious health risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities. The affected product was distributed to Daiso stores in California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey, as well as three stores in British Columbia, Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a milk allergy or sensitivity. Anyone with concerns about potential exposure should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
MEITO Powdered Apple Tea 4packs UPC: 4902757413606
Manufacturer
DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
Category
Food — Beverages / Powdered Mix
Hazard
Affected units
34,290

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

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Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE 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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