Frontier Natural Products CO-OP recalls 16 oz. foil packages of Hojicha Tea due to potential Salmonella contamination. Affected lots have Best By dates through February 2019.
Product potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Frontier Natural Products CO-OP is recalling 16 oz. foil packages of Hojicha Tea that may be contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, especially for vulnerable individuals like young children, elderly people, or those with weakened immune systems.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. If the tea is contaminated, eating it could lead to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. The risk is higher for vulnerable groups such as young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Anyone who purchased the recalled Hojicha Tea from the listed lots. Young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of foodborne illness from Salmonella.
Check for 16 oz. foil packages with the product name 'Frontier Co-op Hojicha Tea Certified Organic Camellia sinensus'. Look for lot numbers 4338 (Best By Dec 2017), 5096 (Best By Apr 2018), 5191 (Best By Jul 2018), 5289 (Best By Oct 2018), or 6042 (Best By Feb 2019).
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your package is affected.
If your package has one of the listed lot numbers, discard it immediately and do not consume.
No, if your package has one of the listed lot numbers, it may be contaminated with Salmonella and should be discarded.
The official recall notice does not specify symptoms of Salmonella infection.
Check the lot number on your package; affected lots are 4338 (Best By Dec 2017), 5096 (Best By Apr 2018), 5191 (Best By Jul 2018), 5289 (Best By Oct 2018), or 6042 (Best By Feb 2019).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Frontier Natural Products CO-OP to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1438-2016 — Frontier Natural Products CO-OP Frontier Natural Products CO-OP Hello, I own a Frontier Natural Products CO-OP that is covered by recall F-1438-2016 from Frontier Natural Products CO-OP. 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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