Twinings Decaffeinated English Breakfast Black Tea K-Cups Recalled for Labeling Error
Twinings North America is recalling 4,926 cases of decaffeinated English Breakfast Black Tea K-Cups due to a packaging labeling error.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a packaging labeling error, which falls under the 'Low' severity criteria for cosmetic or documentation issues.
Plain-English summary
Twinings North America, Inc. is recalling 4,926 cases of TWININGS OF London ENGLISH BREAKFAST BLACK TEA DECAFFEINATED, 12-0.11OZ (3.2g)/ EA NET WT 1.34 oz (38g). The recall is due to a packaging error where the products were packaged in cartons stating "Twinings English Breakfast Black Tea Decaffeinated" despite the specific product identification in the recall notice.
The affected product is identified by Lot # 105657B and a Best Before Date of 04/28/17. The recall number is F-0511-2016. The product was distributed in the following states: CA, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, WA, and WI.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot number and best before date listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- TWININGS OF London ENGLISH BREAKFAST BLACK TEA DECAFFEINATED, 12-0.11OZ (3.2g)/ EA NET WT 1.34 oz (38g), UPC 00070177513078
- Manufacturer
- Twinings North America, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,926
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 (1)
- Lot #: 105657B- Best Before Date: 04/28/17
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