The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1861-2013·Announced 2013-09-04

Garbanzo Iced Lemon Grass Ginger Tea Recalled for Possible Contamination

Custom Co-Pak is recalling Garbanzo Iced Lemon Grass Ginger Tea due to possible contamination by the lemongrass supplier.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

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 and is based on a finding of possible contamination without reported illnesses or specific pathogen identification, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Custom Co-Pak, LLC is recalling 70 lbs of Garbanzo Iced Lemon Grass Ginger Tea 3 oz foil portion packs. The recall is being conducted based on a finding of possible contamination by the supplier of the firm's lemongrass.

The affected product is identified by Lot #2243. The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada via wholesale distribution and internet sales to consumers.

Consumers should check their inventory for this specific lot number and stop using the product if it matches the description.

The recalled product

Product
Garbanzo Iced Lemon Grass Ginger Tea 3 oz foil portion packs
Manufacturer
Custom Co-Pak, LLC

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 #2243

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Custom Co-Pak, LLC 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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