CLASS III Food recall · Reported 2 Nov 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chai Concentrate Unsweetened glass recalled by The Chai Box
The Chai Box is recalling Chai Concentrate Unsweetened glass, distributed in 50 states. The recall was initiated on 23 Sep 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-0079-2023
- FDA event ID
- 90914
- Recalling firm
- The Chai Box, Marietta, GA
- Brand
- Chai Concentrate
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Sep 2022
- FDA classified
- 24 Oct 2022
- Reported
- 2 Nov 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Tea
Timeline
| 23 Sep 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Oct 2022 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 2 Nov 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Product was tested and found to have pH level of 4.9.
Product as listed by the FDA
THE CHAI BOX CHAI CONCENTRATE UNSWEETENED 16FL OZ/473ML glass bottles UPC 7 93611 81925 2 REGRIGERATE AFTER OPENING. USE WITHIN 14 DAYS and 64FL OZ/1892ML plastic bottles KEEP REFRIGERATED USE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF OPENING UPC 7 93611 81926 9. INGREDIENTS Water, Black Teas, Spices - Cardamom, Cinnamon, Fennel, Cloves, Ginger ATLANTA, GA THECHAIBOX.COM
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WY.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Product was tested and found to have pH level of 4.9.
Which lots are affected?
BEST BY dates between 9/22/2022 and 03/16/2023
Where was it sold?
Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WY.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 90914| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Chai Concentrate glass recalled by The Chai BoxChai Concentrate | The Chai Box | Botulism | 50 states |
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All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Chai Concentrate glass recalled by The Chai BoxChai Concentrate | The Chai Box | Botulism | 50 states |
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