CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 May 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Raw Meal Organic Vanilla Spiced Chai Powder recalled by Garden Of Life

Garden Of Life is recalling Raw Meal Organic Vanilla Spiced Chai Powder, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 29 Jan 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot code (Exp Date): 47215500 (09/01/2017), 47215501 (09/01/2017), 47226300 (10/31/2017), 47247600 (10/31/2017), 47206000 (09/30/2017), 47215600 (08/31/2017), 47247601 (11/30/2017), 47202000 (08/01/2017), 47215400 (08/01/2017), 47183200 (08/01/2017), 47183201 (09/30/2017).

Quantity recalledTotal (including all flavors) of 422,923 bottles/units

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-1330-2016
FDA event ID: 73211
Recalling firm: Garden Of Life, West Palm Beach, FL
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 29 Jan 2016
FDA classified: 11 May 2016
Reported: 18 May 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Tea

Timeline

29 Jan 2016	Recall initiated by company
11 May 2016	Classified by FDA	+103 days
18 May 2016	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

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

Reason for recall

Products possibly 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

Raw Meal Organic Vanilla Spiced Chai Powder; Organic Shake and Meal Replacement; 909 g, 455 g, and 10-ct tray (65 g each). Packaged in plastic bottle with colored label.

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide throughout the U.S.A. Also distributed internationally to the following countries: AU, BG, CA, CZ, DE, GB, HK, IE, IN, SE, SG, NL.

Nationwide California Delaware Indiana

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Products possibly contaminated with Salmonella

Which lots are affected?

Lot code (Exp Date): 47215500 (09/01/2017), 47215501 (09/01/2017), 47226300 (10/31/2017), 47247600 (10/31/2017), 47206000 (09/30/2017), 47215600 (08/31/2017), 47247601 (11/30/2017), 47202000 (08/01/2017), 47215400 (08/01/2017), 47183200 (08/01/2017), 47183201 (09/30/2017).

Where was it sold?

Distributed nationwide throughout the U.S.A. Also distributed internationally to the following countries: AU, BG, CA, CZ, DE, GB, HK, IE, IN, SE, SG, NL.

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

3 other products · FDA event 73211

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
18 May 2016	CLASS I	Raw Meal Organic Vanilla Powder recalled by Garden Of Life	Garden Of Life	Salmonella	Nationwide
18 May 2016	CLASS I	Raw Meal Organic Original Powder recalled by Garden Of Life	Garden Of Life	Salmonella	Nationwide
18 May 2016	CLASS I	Raw Meal Organic Chocolate Powder recalled by Garden Of Life	Garden Of Life	Salmonella	Nationwide

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