American Instants Recalls Chai Tea Products Due to Salmonella Risk
American Instants, Inc. is recalling various chai tea products, including Cappucino Supreme Gourmet Chai, because they may contain buttermilk and milk products contaminated with Salmonella.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a food product warrants the highest severity rating.
Plain-English summary
American Instants, Inc. is voluntarily recalling various chai tea products, specifically identified as Cappucino Supreme Gourmet Chai Net Wt. 2 lbs. (Lot # 3026F). The recall is being conducted because the products may contain buttermilk and milk ingredients that were supplied by another vendor and are potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected products were distributed in California, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, as well as to foreign markets. The total quantity involved in this recall is 2,232 lbs.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. This action is taken to prevent potential health risks associated with Salmonella contamination.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cappucino Supreme Gourmet Chai Net Wt. 2 lbs.
- Manufacturer
- American Instants, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Beverage Mixes
- Hazard
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# 3026F
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by American Instants, Inc. 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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