CLASS III Food recall · Reported 20 Jan 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Twinings OF London English Breakfast Black Tea recalled
Twinings North America is recalling Twinings OF London English Breakfast Black Tea Decaffeinated, 12-/ EA, distributed in 21 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Dec 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0511-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72924
- Recalling firm
- Twinings North America, Greensboro, NC
- Brand
- Twinings
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Dec 2015
- FDA classified
- 13 Jan 2016
- Reported
- 20 Jan 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Tea
Timeline
| 16 Dec 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Jan 2016 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 20 Jan 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
Twinings English Breakfast Black Tea 12ct Kcups, were packaged in cartons stating Twinings English Breakfast Black Tea Decaffeinated.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
TWININGS OF London ENGLISH BREAKFAST BLACK TEA DECAFFEINATED, 12-0.11OZ (3.2g)/ EA NET WT 1.34 oz (38g), UPC 00070177513078
Where it was distributed
CA, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, WA, WI
CaliforniaColoradoConnecticutIowaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMissouriNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkOhioOregonPennsylvaniaTennesseeWashington
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Twinings English Breakfast Black Tea 12ct Kcups, were packaged in cartons stating Twinings English Breakfast Black Tea Decaffeinated.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #: 105657B- Best Before Date: 04/28/17
Where was it sold?
CA, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, WA, WI
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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