Green Tea Recalled Due to Pervasive Mouse Infestation in Facility
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company is recalling Green Tea, Gunpowder C/S due to a pervasive mouse infestation found in the facility by CA inspectors.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source explicitly states a 'pervasive infestation of mice,' which constitutes a significant contamination hazard meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company is recalling Green Tea, Gunpowder C/S. The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada. The specific lot number is 100181 and the code is C837.
The recall was initiated after California Department of Public Health inspectors discovered a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility where the product was handled. This agency classification is Class II.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Green Tea, Gunpowder C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
- Manufacturer
- San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
- Category
- Food — Tea
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 (2)
- C837
- lot 100181.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 28 recalled by San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company 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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