The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1312-2016·Announced 2016-05-11

QTrade Recalls Organic Chamomile Tea Due to Salmonella Risk

QTrade Teas & Herbs is recalling Organic Chamomile Tea Bag Cut because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed in New Jersey and Ohio.

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 illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

QTrade Teas & Herbs is recalling Organic Chamomile Tea Bag Cut (TBC) bulk product because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product consists of 25 kg craft paper bags labeled "L 0609-13681-238641-01 ORGANIC CHAMOMILE TBC CERTIFIED ORGANIC MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA 25KG NET ORIGIN: COSOVO WORLEE HAMBURG".

The recall involves 1,267.3 lbs of the product, identified by Lot No. L06091368123864101. The product was distributed in New Jersey and Ohio.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and stop using it if it matches. The source text does not specify further consumer actions or contact information.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Chamomile Tea Bag Cut (TBC) bulk sold in original cases (25kg bags), Bulk product 25 kg craft paper bags "L 0609-13681-238641-01 ORGANIC CHAMOMILE TBC CERTIFIED ORGANIC MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA 25KG NET ORIGIN: COSOVO WORLEE HAMBURG"

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 No. L06091368123864101

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: