CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Dec 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Synergy raw kombucha - Multi-Green recalled by GT's Living Foods
GT's Living Foods is recalling Synergy raw kombucha - Multi-Green, distributed in Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 13 Nov 2020 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-0137-2021
- FDA event ID
- 86715
- Recalling firm
- GT's Living Foods, Vernon, CA
- Brand
- Synergy
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Nov 2020
- FDA classified
- 24 Nov 2020
- Reported
- 2 Dec 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Tea
Timeline
| 13 Nov 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Classified by FDA | +11 days |
| 2 Dec 2020 | 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
FDA Sampling found high levels of microcystins in Kombucha Multi Green.
Product as listed by the FDA
Synergy raw kombucha - Multi-Green; 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) UPC 7 22430 14016 2 GT's Living Foods LLC Beverly Hills, CA
Where it was distributed
CT, MD, NH, NJ, PA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
FDA Sampling found high levels of microcystins in Kombucha Multi Green.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 2028B2ES2 - Use By Date 12/18/2020; Lot 0628B1ET1- Use By Date 12/4/2020; Lot 1228B1ES2 - Use By Date 12/10/2020
Where was it sold?
CT, MD, NH, NJ, PA
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.
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