CLASS I Food recall · Reported 11 Sep 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
The Milk Lady's Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin recalled
Mountain Mel's Essential Goods is recalling The Milk Lady's Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin, distributed in California, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 25 Jul 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-2098-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83424
- Recalling firm
- Mountain Mel's Essential Goods, Welches, OR
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Jul 2019
- FDA classified
- 30 Aug 2019
- Reported
- 11 Sep 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 25 Jul 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Aug 2019 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 11 Sep 2019 | Published 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
Herbal Tea product is recalled due to a potential contamination 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
The Milk Lady's Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin, net weight 2 oz or 56.5 grams. UPC: 7 99632 05658 4. The label is read in parts: "***The Milk Lady s FOR GREATER MILK FLOW & CALM NERVES***CAFFEINE-FREE HERBAL TEA*** Mountain Mel s Essential Goods, LLC Welches, OR 97067***Supplement Facts***Fennel*** Directions: Drink 1-4 cups daily as needed. Steep 1-2 teaspoons in 8 oz. of hot water for 10-20 minutes***".
Where it was distributed
CA, OR, and WA.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Herbal Tea product is recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # ML6271950 Best By: 7/2021
Where was it sold?
CA, OR, and WA.
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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 83424This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Peaceful Baby For Colic & Teething Discomfort Herbal Tea recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Peaceful Baby For Colic & Teething Discomfort Herbal Tea recalledPeaceful | Mountain Mel's Essential Goods | Salmonella | CA, OR, WA | |
| CLASS I | Diges-Teas Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin recalledDiges-Teas | Mountain Mel's Essential Goods | Salmonella | CA, OR, WA |
More recalls from Mountain Mel's Essential Goods
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Diges-Teas Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin recalledDiges-Teas | Mountain Mel's Essential Goods | Salmonella | CA, OR, WA |
| Food | CLASS I | Peaceful Baby For Colic & Teething Discomfort Herbal Tea recalledPeaceful | Mountain Mel's Essential Goods | Salmonella | CA, OR, WA |
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| Food | CLASS I | Lacnola; Small recalled by The Hampton Grocer | The Hampton Grocer | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | A-L Complex Herbal Supplement May Contain Nuts recalledByron | Byron White Formulas | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 50 states |
| Food | CLASS II | A-P Herbal Supplement May Contain Nuts recalled by Byron White FormulasByron | Byron White Formulas | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 50 states |