CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Apr 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ride The Dragon Honeybush/Licorice recalled by ShanTea

ShanTea is recalling Ride The Dragon Honeybush/Licorice (, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 6 Mar 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot 1354

Quantity recalled97 cases

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: F1306-2013
FDA event ID: 64801
Recalling firm: ShanTea, Mount Laurel, NJ
Brand: Ride
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 6 Mar 2013
FDA classified: 9 Apr 2013
Reported: 17 Apr 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Candy

Timeline

6 Mar 2013	Recall initiated by company
9 Apr 2013	Classified by FDA	+34 days
17 Apr 2013	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

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

Reason for recall

This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

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

ShanTea Ride The Dragon Honeybush/Licorice (UPC 794504283808) USDA Organic.

Where it was distributed

Arizona, Califorina, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin,

Arizona Florida Illinois Maryland New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Virginia Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

Which lots are affected?

Lot 1354

Where was it sold?

Arizona, Califorina, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin,

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

1 other product · FDA event 64801

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17 Apr 2013	CLASS II	Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha recalled by ShanTeaEnlightened Mind	ShanTea	Salmonella	11 states

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