CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Sep 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sweetened Masala Chai recalled by Tipu'S Chai
Tipu'S Chai is recalling Tipu's Chai - Sweetened Masala Chai, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 17 Aug 2018 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-1857-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80855
- Recalling firm
- Tipu'S Chai, Polson, MT
- Brand
- Tipu's Chai
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Aug 2018
- FDA classified
- 24 Aug 2018
- Reported
- 5 Sep 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Vitamins
Timeline
| 17 Aug 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Aug 2018 | Classified by FDA | +7 days |
| 5 Sep 2018 | 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
Product is recalled due to undeclared milk. Sweetened Masala Chai boxes contain five single serve sachet packets of Chai Tea Latte, which declares milk, but Sweetened Masala Chai boxes do not declare milk.
Product as listed by the FDA
Tipu's Chai - Sweetened Masala Chai, Net wt.7.5 oz. per box. UPC #: 7 19196 20035 3. Each box contains five single serve sachet packets of Chai Tea Latte. Single serve sachet Chai Tea Latte packets, net wt. 1.1 oz per packet. UPC 7 19196 20073 5. The LABEL of Sweetened Masala Chai is read in parts: "***SWEETENED MASALA CHAI add water + milk ***NET WT. 7.5 OZ ***INGREDIENTS: Organic dry cane syrup, black tea, organic spices. The LABEL of single serve sachet Chai Tea Latte packet is read in part "***CHAI TEA LATTE simply add water *** NETWT 1.1 OZ ***INGREDIENTS: Organic dry cane syrup, Milk powder (Concentrated nonfat milk, cream, lactose, sunflower lecithin, Vitamin A palmitate and Vitamin D3, Tocopherols (a natural source of Vitamin E to protect flavor)), Instantized black tea, Organice spices, Ginger.
Where it was distributed
Distributed in CA
Questions about this recall
Is Sweetened Masala Chai recalled?
Yes. Tipu'S Chai recalled Sweetened Masala Chai on 17 Aug 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1857-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Product is recalled due to undeclared milk. Sweetened Masala Chai boxes contain five single serve sachet packets of Chai Tea Latte, which declares milk, but Sweetened Masala Chai boxes do not declare milk.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Code on 7.5 oz. BOXES: 18093 Enjoy By Date on 7.5 oz. BOXES: 10/3/19
Where was it sold?
Distributed in CA
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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