CLASS III Food recall · Reported 2 Nov 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Chai Concentrate recalled by The Chai Box

The Chai Box is recalling The Chai Box Chai Concentrate, distributed in 50 states. The recall was initiated on 23 Sep 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBEST BY dates between 9/22/2022 and 03/16/2023

Quantity recalled4659 16oz bottles & 5072 64oz bottles

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-0078-2023
FDA event ID: 90914
Recalling firm: The Chai Box, Marietta, GA
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 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, and Raw Sugar 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.

Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts

Questions about this recall

Is Chai Concentrate recalled?

Yes. The Chai Box recalled Chai Concentrate on 23 Sep 2022. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0078-2023.

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?

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 21 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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