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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Beverages

Art Of Tea Feel Better Tea Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 16, 2020
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Summary

Art of Tea is recalling approximately 77 pounds of its 'Feel Better' tea because a supplier notified them that the elderberries used in the blend may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected tea was sold in 3 oz tins and larger Mylar bags (40 oz, 1 lb, and 5 lb). This recall includes products distributed across 26 U.S. states and Canada. Consumers should stop using the tea and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

The tea may contain Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the label for 'Art Of Tea - Feel Better tea' in 3 oz silver tins, or black or silver Mylar bags in 40 oz, 1 lb, or 5 lb sizes.
  2. Check the packaging for Lot number FBB00228 and a Best By date of 8-25-2022. Affected SKUs include FBB1, FBB4, FBB5, 4PK-FBB4, RTT-FBB, and RTT6-FBB.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Art of Tea LLC for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Art Of Tea - Feel Better tea
Variants: 3 oz (tins), 40 oz (bags), 1 lb (bags), 5 lb (bags)
Item Code:
FBB1
FBB4
FBB5
4PK-FBB4
RTT-FBB
RTT6-FBB
Lot Numbers:
FBB00228 (Best By 8-25-2022)

Packaged in Black Mylar bags, Silver Mylar bags, or Silver Tin Canisters.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86691
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Art Of Tea
Sold By: Art of Tea LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 77 lbs.
Distributed To: California, Ohio, Washington, Pennsylvania, Florida, Connecticut, Michigan, Texas, Montana, Minnesota, Colorado, Tennessee, Illinois, Virginia, Indiana, North Dakota, District of Columbia, New York, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Arizona, Georgia, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Rhode Island

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