The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0456-2015·Announced 2014-11-12

High Quality Organics Recalls Organic Ginger Tea Due to Salmonella

High Quality Organics is recalling 780 lbs of Organic Ginger Tea Bag Cut after a sample tested positive for Salmonella.

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 a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illnesses, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

High Quality Organics, Inc. is recalling 780 lbs of Organic Steam Treated Ginger Tea Bag Cut (Item number 1641). The product is sold in 30 lb bags and is labeled as USDA Organic. The recall was initiated after a customer reported that a representative sample of the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected product includes lots GINTBC 13118 and GINOV 13613, both with an expiration date of 9/24/16. The distribution was limited to one customer in New Jersey. High Quality Organics is located in Reno, NV.

Consumers who possess this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Steam Treated Ginger Tea Bag Cut Item number 1641 USDA Organic Net Weight: 30 lbs. . High Quality Organics Reno, NV 89506

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 (3)

  • GINTBC lot 13118
  • GINOV lot 13613
  • both with expiry dates of 9/24/16.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · High Quality Organics, Inc.

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