CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Jun 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

of Frontier Co-op Hojicha Tea Certified Organic Camellia recalled

Frontier Natural Products CO-OP is recalling of Frontier Co-op Hojicha Tea Certified Organic Camellia sinensus, Norway, IA 52318, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 10 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesItem # 2920. Lot #s 4338 Best By Dec 2017, 5096 Best By Apr 2018, 5191 Best By Jul 2018, 5289 Best By Oct 2018, and 6042 Best By Feb 2019 UPC 089836029201

Quantity recalledLot 4338:108-1 lb packages, lot 5096:69-1 lb packages, lot 5191:104-1 lb packages, lot 5289:139-1 lb packages, and lot 6042:25-1 lb packages

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-1438-2016
FDA event ID: 74119
Recalling firm: Frontier Natural Products CO-OP, Norway, IA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 10 May 2016
FDA classified: 9 Jun 2016
Reported: 15 Jun 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Tea

Timeline

10 May 2016	Recall initiated by company
9 Jun 2016	Classified by FDA	+30 days
15 Jun 2016	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

Product potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

16 oz. foil packages of Frontier Co-op Hojicha Tea Certified Organic Camellia sinensus, Norway, IA 52318

Where it was distributed

Distribution included direct consumers and wholesale and distributors nationwide. A customer list was provided.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is of Frontier Co-op Hojicha Tea Certified Organic Camellia sinensus, Norway, IA 52318 recalled?

Yes. Frontier Natural Products CO-OP recalled of Frontier Co-op Hojicha Tea Certified Organic Camellia sinensus, Norway, IA 52318 on 10 May 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1438-2016.

Why was it recalled?

Product potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Item # 2920. Lot #s 4338 Best By Dec 2017, 5096 Best By Apr 2018, 5191 Best By Jul 2018, 5289 Best By Oct 2018, and 6042 Best By Feb 2019 UPC 089836029201

Where was it sold?

Distribution included direct consumers and wholesale and distributors nationwide. A customer list was provided.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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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