CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 May 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Organic Coconut Chai Tea Bag Cut (TBC), Net recalled
Qtrade Teas And Herb is recalling Organic Coconut Chai Tea Bag Cut (TBC), Net, distributed in California, Illinois, New Jersey. The recall was initiated on 22 Apr 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1376-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73940
- Recalling firm
- Qtrade Teas And Herb, Cerritos, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Apr 2016
- FDA classified
- 19 May 2016
- Reported
- 25 May 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Tea
Timeline
| 22 Apr 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 May 2016 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 25 May 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
QTrade Teas & Herbs is recalling Organic Ginger Root Tea Bag Cut (TBC) because it has the potential to be 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
Organic Coconut Chai Tea Bag Cut (TBC), Net: 25kg
Where it was distributed
US: CA, IL, NJ OUS: Canada
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
QTrade Teas & Herbs is recalling Organic Ginger Root Tea Bag Cut (TBC) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
S381121S-20
Where was it sold?
US: CA, IL, NJ OUS: Canada
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 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 73940| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Organic Ginger Peach Iced Tea, 100x1oz recalled by Qtrade Teas And Herb | Qtrade Teas And Herb | Salmonella | CA, IL, NJ | |
| CLASS II | Organic Ginger Root Tea Bag Cut (TBC), 25 kgs recalled | Qtrade Teas And Herb | Salmonella | CA, IL, NJ |
More recalls from Qtrade Teas And Herb
All 6| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Organic Ginger Root Tea Bag Cut (TBC), 25 kgs recalled | Qtrade Teas And Herb | Salmonella | CA, IL, NJ |
| Food | CLASS II | Organic Ginger Peach Iced Tea, 100x1oz recalled by Qtrade Teas And Herb | Qtrade Teas And Herb | Salmonella | CA, IL, NJ |
| Food | CLASS II | Organic Green Tea Hojicha, Net 16 kgs recalled by Qtrade Teas And Herb | Qtrade Teas And Herb | Salmonella | IA, MA, OR |
| Food | CLASS II | Organic Chamomile Tea Bag Cut (TBC) bulk recalled | Qtrade Teas And Herb | Salmonella | NJ, OH |
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Lemon Grass Tea Bag Cut (TBC) recalled by Qtrade Teas And Herb | Qtrade Teas And Herb | Salmonella | Nationwide |
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