The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1862-2013·Announced 2013-09-04

Long Life Premium Organic Green Tea Recalled for Possible Lemongrass Contamination

Custom Co-Pak is recalling Long Life Premium Organic Green Tea with Lemongrass due to possible contamination in the lemongrass ingredient.

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 and is based on a 'possible' contamination finding without reported illnesses or specific pathogen identification, fitting the criteria for a voluntary precautionary recall or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Custom Co-Pak, LLC is recalling Long Life Premium Organic Green Tea with Lemongrass, packages of 18 tea bags (27 grams/.95 ounces). 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 number 2165, UPC 713757555302, and an expiration date of 6/13/14, which may or may not be printed on the product packaging. The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada via wholesale distribution and internet sales to consumers.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and UPC listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Long Life Premium Organic Green Tea with Lemongrass, packages of 18 tea bags, (27 grams/.95 ounces)
Manufacturer
Custom Co-Pak, LLC
Category
Food — Tea

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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