CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Jun 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Organic Ginger Peach Iced Tea recalled by Mighty Leaf Tea
Mighty Leaf Tea is recalling Mighty Leaf Tea Company Organic Ginger Peach Iced Tea, distributed in 22 states. The recall was initiated on 27 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-1383-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74021
- Recalling firm
- Mighty Leaf Tea, San Rafael, CA
- Brand
- Mighty Leaf
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Apr 2016
- FDA classified
- 20 May 2016
- Reported
- 1 Jun 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Tea
Timeline
| 27 Apr 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 May 2016 | Classified by FDA | +23 days |
| 1 Jun 2016 | 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
Firm was notified by their supplier of Organic Ginger Peach tea that 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
Mighty Leaf Tea Company Organic Ginger Peach Iced Tea; 100/1 oz. per case Item number 60001. UPC: 00656252600019
Where it was distributed
TX, NY, PA, GA, WA, ME, UT, CA, IL, MN, OR, MT, TX, NV, FL, CO, OR, NJ, SC,AZ, VA, CT, NC, WA, WI.
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisMaineMinnesotaMontanaNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNevadaNew YorkOregonPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTexasUtahVirginia
Questions about this recall
Is Organic Ginger Peach Iced Tea recalled?
Yes. Mighty Leaf Tea recalled Organic Ginger Peach Iced Tea on 27 Apr 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1383-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Firm was notified by their supplier of Organic Ginger Peach tea that it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot: S379872-50: Best By: DEC2017.
Where was it sold?
TX, NY, PA, GA, WA, ME, UT, CA, IL, MN, OR, MT, TX, NV, FL, CO, OR, NJ, SC,AZ, VA, CT, NC, WA, WI.
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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