CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Apple Caramel Almond Tea, Bag Size - Minimum, Bulk Packaging recalled

International Tea Importers is recalling Apple Caramel Almond Tea, Bag Size - Minimum, Bulk Packaging, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 29 Jan 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesNo codes, Distributed from 01/01/2014 To 01/25/2016.
Quantity recalled427 lbs.

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0635-2016
FDA event ID
73175
Recalling firm
International Tea Importers, Commerce, CA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
29 Jan 2016
FDA classified
26 Feb 2016
Reported
9 Mar 2016
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category
Candy

Timeline

29 Jan 2016Recall initiated by company
26 Feb 2016Classified by FDA+28 days
9 Mar 2016Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

International Tea Importers is recalling Apple, Caramel & Almond Tea because it contains undeclared milk.

Product as listed by the FDA

Apple Caramel Almond Tea, Bag Size - 2lbs Minimum, Bulk Packaging, Item No. FB-004

Where it was distributed

Nationwide in US: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, KY, LA, MD, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI. Worldwide to Canada, Chili, Colombia, Mexico

Nationwide ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIdahoKentuckyLouisianaMarylandNew YorkOregonPennsylvaniaTexasVirginiaWashingtonWisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

International Tea Importers is recalling Apple, Caramel & Almond Tea because it contains undeclared milk.

Which lots are affected?

No codes, Distributed from 01/01/2014 To 01/25/2016.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide in US: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, KY, LA, MD, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI. Worldwide to Canada, Chili, Colombia, Mexico

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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