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FDA Food recall · Reported August 14, 2019

Ginger Spice, 1 oz (28.4 g), 2 oz, 4 oz, and 1-3 lb packages. An herbal tea, Taos, NM

recalling certain lots of Ginger Spice, Sandia Rose, and Honey Lavender teas due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.

Recall #
F-1985-2019
Affected scope
5.5 lbs
Initiated
August 1, 2019
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Milkweed & Monarch, LLC recalled Ginger Spice, 1 oz (28.4 g), 2 oz, 4 oz, and 1-3 lb packages. An herbal tea, Taos, NM - a moderate-severity action.

Ginger Spice, 1 oz (28.4 g), 2 oz, 4 oz, and 1-3 lb packages. An herbal tea, Taos, NM was recalled by Milkweed & Monarch, LLC in August 14, 2019. Reason: recalling certain lots of Ginger Spice, Sandia Rose, and Honey Lavender teas due to the potential for Salmo…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1985-2019 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Milkweed & Monarch, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-recalling certain lots of Ginger Spice, Sandia Rose, and Honey Lavender teas due to the potential for Salmo….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
August 14, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1985-2019 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, 5 from FDA Food - 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.

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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.

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Product description

Ginger Spice, 1 oz (28.4 g), 2 oz, 4 oz, and 1-3 lb packages. An herbal tea, Taos, NM

Reason for recall

recalling certain lots of Ginger Spice, Sandia Rose, and Honey Lavender teas due to the potential for 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-1985-2019
Date reported August 14, 2019
Date initiated August 1, 2019
Recalling firm Milkweed & Monarch, LLC
Firm location Taos, NM
Affected scope 5.5 lbs
Distribution The following states: NM, FL, CA, TX, IL, CO, NY, OK, GA, HI. no foreign or govt/VA/military consignees.

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?
Ginger Spice, 1 oz (28.4 g), 2 oz, 4 oz, and 1-3 lb packages. An herbal tea, Taos, NM. Recalled by Milkweed & Monarch, LLC. Units affected: 5.5 lbs.
Why was this product recalled?
recalling certain lots of Ginger Spice, Sandia Rose, and Honey Lavender teas due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 14, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1985-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: The following states: NM, FL, CA, TX, IL, CO, NY, OK, GA, HI. no foreign or govt/VA/military consignees..
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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