San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice recalls Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Spice Chai; NET Wt. 3.50 lb. (1.59kg) Ingredients: Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer
San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice recalls Pow Pow Powders chai spice mix due to undeclared milk in some restaurant smoothie mixes, posing allergy risks.
Lower-risk recall
FDA inspection found that various smoothie mixes sold to restaurants did not include ingredient list or allergen information (undeclared milk)
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What happened, in plain English
San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice is recalling Pow Pow Powders chai spice mix because it contains undeclared milk, which can cause allergic reactions. This affects restaurants that use the product in smoothies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14375-san-diego-coffee-tea-spice-chai-pow-powders-recall-undeclared.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14375-san-diego-coffee-tea-spice-chai-pow-powders-recall-undeclared · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0782-2021
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“San Diego Coffee Tea Spice Chai Pow Powders Recall: Undeclared Milk Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14375-san-diego-coffee-tea-spice-chai-pow-powders-recall-undeclared. Based on FDA recall #F-0782-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0782-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The FDA found that some restaurant smoothie mixes made with this product lacked ingredient lists or allergen information, specifically missing milk. This can lead to allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to milk.
Who’s affected
Restaurants that use this chai mix in smoothies are most at risk due to potential undeclared milk. Consumers buying the product for home use are less likely to be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Spice Chai' with a net weight of 3.50 lbs (1.59kg). The product code 90262/2141551 is also listed on the packaging.
- Brand
San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice- Category
Food
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
CA only.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0782-2021 | Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Spice Chai; NET Wt. 3.50 lb. (1.59kg) Ingredients: Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer (coconut oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt and sodium Aluminosilicate), Non-Fat Milk, Instant Black Tea, Dextrose, Honey, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Cinnamon, Carrageenan and Guar Gum; 90262/2141551 | 75 bags - all flavors |
| F-0783-2021 | Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Mocha Latte; NET Wt. 3.50 lb. (1.59kg) Ingredients: Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer (coconut oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt and sodium Aluminosilicate), Non-Fat Dry Milk, Cocoa Powder (dutched processed,Corn Syrup Solids, Instant Coffee, Silicon Dioxide (anti-caking agent), Vanillin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Salt, Guar, Carrageenan and Xanthn Gum; 90263/2043572 | 75 bags - all flavors |
| F-0784-2021 | Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Vanilla Chai; NET Wt. 3.50 lb. (1.59kg) Ingredients: Sugar, Non-Fat Dry Milk, Non-Dairy Creamer (coconut oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt), Instant Black Tea, Honey, Cinnamon, Natural and Artificial flavor. Carrageenan Gum, Silicon Dioxide (to prevent caking agent) and Guar Gum. Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglyceride; 90262/2140971 | N/A |
| F-0785-2021 | Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Hot Cocoa Mix; NET Wt. 3.50 lb. (1.59kg) Ingredients: Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer (coconut oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt), Cocoa (processed with alkali) Non-Fat Dry Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Natural and Artificial flavor, Silicon Dioxide (to prevent caking agent) and Carrageenan.; 90265/2141552 | 75 bags total - all flavors |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the product name 'Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Spice Chai' with a net weight of 3.50 lbs (1.59kg).
Questions people ask
Is this product safe for people with milk allergies?
The FDA found that some restaurant smoothie mixes made with this product did not include milk in the ingredient list, so it may pose a risk for people with milk allergies.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so there is no action required beyond checking the product label.
Why was this product recalled?
The FDA found that some restaurant smoothie mixes made with this product lacked ingredient lists or allergen information, specifically missing milk.
Contact San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice
We’ve drafted a message you can send San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0782-2021 — San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice Hello, I own a San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice that is covered by recall F-0782-2021 from San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0782-2021 (June 29, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0782-2021 to see it in context.
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