ShanTea Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha (UPC 794504284102) USDA Organic.

This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

Recall #: F-1305-2013
Affected scope: 111 cases
Initiated: March 6, 2013

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

ShanTea LLC recalled ShanTea Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha (UPC 794504284102) USDA Organic. - a moderate-severity action.

ShanTea Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha (UPC 794504284102) USDA Organic. was recalled by ShanTea LLC in April 17, 2013. Reason: This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1305-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

ShanTea LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: April 17, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1305-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

ShanTea Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha (UPC 794504284102) USDA Organic.

Reason for recall

This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-1305-2013
Date reported	April 17, 2013
Date initiated	March 6, 2013
Recalling firm	ShanTea LLC
Firm location	Mount Laurel, NJ
Affected scope	111 cases
Distribution	Arizona, Califorina, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin,

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

ShanTea Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha (UPC 794504284102) USDA Organic.. Recalled by ShanTea LLC. Units affected: 111 cases.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 17, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1305-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Arizona, Califorina, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin,.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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