The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1441-2020·Announced 2020-09-09

Sundial Princess Almaz Spiced Tea Recalled for Unapproved Drug Claims

Sundial Herbal Products is recalling Sundial Princess Almaz Spiced Tea because it is misbranded and deemed an unapproved drug due to labeling claims.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is primarily regulatory (misbranding/unapproved drug claims) rather than a direct physical contamination or acute injury risk, fitting the Moderate category for labeling errors and regulatory non-compliance.

Plain-English summary

Sundial Herbal Products is recalling Sundial Princess Almaz Traditional Ethiopian Organic Spiced Tea. The product is packaged in a breathable-type bag within a box. The recall is required by an Order of Permanent Injunction.

The FDA has determined that the products are misbranded and deemed unapproved drugs based on their labeling claims. The packaging includes statements such as "Improves circulation," "eliminates gas stomach griping & cramps," and "Relieves acid reflux, coughs, flu, hay fever, allergies, breaks up mucus and fights infection."

The recall covers product manufactured, processed, packed, held, and/or distributed between January 1, 2014, and May 27, 2020. Distribution was limited to New York. Consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
SUNDIAL PRINCESS ALMAZ Traditional ETHIOPIAN Organic SPICED TEA; "***Improves circulation***eliminates gas stomach griping & cramps. Relieves acid reflux, coughs, flu, hay fever, allergies, breaks up mucus and fights infection***" packaged in a breathable-type bag within a box.

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 (5)

  • Product manufactured
  • processed
  • packed
  • held
  • and/or distributed during the time period beginning 1/1/2014 through 5/27/2020.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 68 recalled by Sundial Herbal Products 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.

See all 68 products in this recall →