Ohio Valley Herbal Products recalls Wild'erb Herbal Tea 1.2 oz and 4 oz paper bags due to less than 5% sassafr: leaves being an illegal ingredient. Consumers should check product labels for affected lots.
The firm was notified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that Sassafras Leaves may be an illegal ingredient for their product.
Ohio Valley Herbal Products is recalling Wild'erb Herbal Tea 1.2 oz and 4 oz paper bags because they contain less than 5% sassafras leaves, which the Ohio Department of Agriculture says is an illegal ingredient. This could lead to consumers unknowingly using a product with an unapproved ingredient.
Sassafras leaves are an illegal ingredient in this product according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The presence of these leaves may cause health issues for some consumers, though the exact risk level is not specified in the recall notice.
Anyone who purchased Wild'erb Herbal Tea 1.2 oz or 4 oz paper bags from any retailer. Consumers most at risk are those who regularly use herbal teas with potential health implications from sassafras leaves.
Check for Wild'erb Herbal Tea 1.2 oz or 4 oz paper bags. The product contains less than 5% sassafras leaves, which the Ohio Department of Agriculture identified as illegal.
Look for Wild'erb Herbal Tea 1.2 oz or 4 oz paper bags with less than 5% sassafras leaves.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture notified Ohio Valley Herbal Products that sassafras leaves are an illegal ingredient for this product.
Check for Wild'erb Herbal Tea 1.2 oz or 4 oz paper bags that contain less than 5% sassafras leaves.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so consumers should check the product label and contact the manufacturer if unsure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Wild'erb to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0079-2015 — Wild'erb Wild'erb Hello, I own a Wild'erb that is covered by recall F-0079-2015 from Wild'erb. 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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