The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3077-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Big Train Vanilla Chai Tea Mix Recalled for Mislabeling Sugar Content

Big Train Inc. is recalling one lot of Vanilla Chai Tea Latte mix because it is labeled 'No Sugar Added' but actually contains sugar.

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 involves a minor labeling error regarding sugar content, which fits the rubric for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Big Train Inc. is voluntarily recalling one single lot of Big Train Chai Tea Vanilla Chai, Naturally and Artificially Flavored Drink Mix. The product is a soft-sided 3.5 lb. pouch style package, with each case containing four pouches. The specific lot code is 0605539901, and the product UPC is 6 42628 10359 8.

The recall is due to a mislabeling issue. The product packaging states 'No Sugar Added,' but the actual product contains sugar. This discrepancy may be of concern to consumers who are avoiding sugar for dietary or health reasons.

The recall involves 741 cases of the product. Distribution was limited to the United States (Ohio, Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon) and Mexico. Consumers who have purchased this specific lot should check their pantry for the lot code 0605539901 and discontinue use if found.

The recalled product

Product
Big Train Chai Tea Vanilla Chai, Naturally and Artificially Flavored Drink Mix, No Sugar Added, NET WT 56 oz (3 LB 8 OZ) 1.59kg lb), UPC 6 42628 10359 8. Case UPC code: 10642628103526 Soft sided 3.5 lb. pouch style package. Each case has 4 pouches.
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Category
Food — Beverage Mix
Hazard
Affected units
741

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)

  • BT.510200 Lot code: 0605539901

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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