CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 May 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea recalled by Traditional Medicinals
Traditional Medicinals is recalling Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea. The recall was initiated on 16 Apr 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-1142-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79856
- Recalling firm
- Traditional Medicinals, Sebastopol, CA
- Brand
- Throat Coat
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Apr 2018
- FDA classified
- 2 May 2018
- Reported
- 2 May 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 16 Apr 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 May 2018 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
| 2 May 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Vendor has determined that portions of a large raw material lot were positive for 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
Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea; Lemon Echinacea, Naturally Caffeine Free Herbal Tea' 16 wrapped tea bags - Herbal Supplement NET WT 1.13 oz. (32 g) UPC: 32917-00159
Where it was distributed
US distribution and on distributor in Mexico
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Vendor has determined that portions of a large raw material lot were positive for Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 19482; Expiration Date: January 2021
Where was it sold?
US distribution and on distributor in Mexico
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 79856This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Traditional Medinicals organic EveryDay Detox Lemon recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Traditional Medinicals organic EveryDay Detox Lemon recalledTraditional Medinicals | Traditional Medicinals | Salmonella | CA |
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All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Traditional Medinicals organic EveryDay Detox Lemon recalledTraditional Medinicals | Traditional Medicinals | Salmonella | CA |
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