The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0635-2016·Announced 2016-03-09

International Tea Importers Recalls Apple Caramel Almond Tea for Undeclared Milk

International Tea Importers is recalling Apple Caramel Almond Tea because it contains undeclared milk, a major food allergen.

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: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "International Tea Importers is recalling Apple, Caramel & Almond Tea because it contains undeclared milk."

Plain-English summary

International Tea Importers is recalling Apple Caramel Almond Tea, Bag Size - 2lbs Minimum, Bulk Packaging, Item No. FB-004. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide in the United States to Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. It was also distributed to Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. The distribution period was from January 1, 2014, to January 25, 2016. The total quantity involved is 427 lbs.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
Apple Caramel Almond Tea, Bag Size - 2lbs Minimum, Bulk Packaging, Item No. FB-004
Category
Food — 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)

  • No codes
  • Distributed from 01/01/2014 To 01/25/2016.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 16 states specifically:

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