The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1841-2018·Announced 2018-08-29

TeaSource Roasted Chestnut Loose Leaf Tea Recalled for Undeclared Almonds

TeaSource is recalling Roasted Chestnut loose leaf tea because it contains undeclared slivered almonds. The product was distributed in 17 states.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (almonds), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

TeaSource is voluntarily recalling Roasted Chestnut loose leaf tea due to the presence of undeclared slivered almonds. The product is packaged in 16 oz. (454g) metal/poly non-resealable bags, as well as 4 oz. and 2 oz. resealable foil bags. The specific item number is #4322.

A total of 52 packages were distributed to consumers in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. This recall addresses a food safety concern regarding undeclared allergens.

The recalled product

Product
TeaSource Roasted Chestnut, loose leaf tea. packaged in 16 oz. (454g)Metal/Poly non-resealable bag, and 4 oz., and 2 oz. resealable foil bags. teasource.com, 2616 Cleveland Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113.
Manufacturer
Teasource
Category
Food — Tea
Affected units
52

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)

  • Item #4322

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states:

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