The teas have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum
July 2, 2013Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Harmony Chai of Eastsound, Wash., is recalling its Concentrated Black Spiced Chai and Decaffeinated Rooibos Chai because it may not be properly processed.
The tea batches have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. The company says it has as received no complaints of illness related to the consumption of the recalled product
All lots of the following products have been recalled:
- Concentrated Black Spiced Chai bottled in 22 oz (650ml) amber glass UPC 0510501311 and 64 oz (1892.7ml) amber glass jugs UPC 0510501301
- Decaffeinated Roobios Chai bottled in 22 oz (624.25 ml) amber glass UPC 9450402431 and 64 oz (1892.7ml) amber glass jugs UPC 0510501301
Concentrated Black Spiced Chai and Decaffeinated Rooibos Chai were distributed through farmers markets, grocery stores and cafes in Western Washington. Areas of distribution include the San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and King Counties.
Consumers who have purchased the products in question are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at the following address:
Harmony Chai
P.O. Box 792
Attn: Recall Division
Eastsound, WA 98245
or
HarmonyChaiRecall@gmail.com