American Instants Colonial International Chai Lat: Salmonella Risk in Milk Products
American Instants recalls Colonial International Chai Latte (2 lbs) due to potential Salmonella contamination from milk products. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
America Instant Inc. is recalling various chai tea products due to buttermilk and milk products that may be contaminated with Salmonella and were provided by another supplier.
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What happened, in plain English
American Instants is recalling Colonial International Chai Latte (2 lbs) because milk products used in the tea may contain Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22696-american-instants-colonial-international-chai-lat-salmonella-risk-in-milk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22696-american-instants-colonial-international-chai-lat-salmonella-risk-in-milk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1278-2017
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“American Instants Colonial International Chai Lat: Salmonella Risk in Milk Products.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22696-american-instants-colonial-international-chai-lat-salmonella-risk-in-milk. Based on FDA recall #F-1278-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1278-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The tea products contain milk and buttermilk from a supplier that may have contaminated these products with Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Colonial International Chai Latte (2 lbs) from American Instants. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Colonial International Chai Latte' and net weight of 2 lbs. Look for lot number 3026F on the packaging.
- Brand
American Instants- 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 I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
CA, FL, IL, OH PA, NJ & NY; Foreign
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1276-2017 | Sun Caf¿ (D Blend) Spice Chai Net Wt. 2 lbs. Made in USA for Sun Cafe Company for Trading Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 920002017; lot# 3026F lot# 2516F | 5712 lbs |
| F-1277-2017 | Spicy Chai Latte 50 lb. box; lot# AY28762 | 1553.5 lbs. |
| F-1278-2017 | Colonial International Chai Latte Net Wt. 2 lbs.; lot# 3026F | 540 lbs. |
| F-1279-2017 | Cappucino Supreme Gourmet Chai Net Wt. 2 lbs.; lot# 3026F | 2232 lbs. |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot number 3026F on the Colonial International Chai Latte (2 lbs) packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 7 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “CA, FL, IL, OH PA, NJ & NY; Foreign” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 17 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to drink?
The recall states that milk products used in the tea may be contaminated with Salmonella, so it is not safe to consume without checking the recall status.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1278-2017 (December 8, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1278-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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