The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2249-2017·Announced 2017-05-31

Herbal Tea Variety Recalled for Potential Clostridium botulinum Contamination

U S Deer Antlers Export & Import is recalling Herbal Tea Variety pouches due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with severe illness, supports a Critical rating.

Plain-English summary

U S Deer Antlers Export & Import is recalling Herbal Tea Variety, 120 ml/pouch, 40 pouches/case. The recall involves 9,480 units of the product.

The recall is being issued because the herbal teas may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The affected batches were prepared on-premise between March 1, 2017, and April 30, 2017.

The product was distributed in the United States (CA, TX, NC, NY, VA, HI, GA, WA, IL, PA, OK, MO, MD, NJ) and Korea. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Herbal Tea Variety 120 ml/pouch, 40 pouches/case
Manufacturer
U S Deer Antlers Export & Import
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard
Affected units
9,480

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)

  • Herbal Tea Variety Batches prepared on premise between 3/1/17 and 4/30/17

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

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