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Mountain Mel's Essential Goods recalls Peaceful Baby For Colic & Teething Discomfort Herbal Tea and 2 more: salmonella risk

September 11, 2019 · Mountain Mel's Essential Goods Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallHerbal Tea product is recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Mountain Mel's Essential Goods
Location
Welches, OR
Reported by FDA
September 11, 2019
Recall started
July 25, 2019
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Supplements and infant formula
Reason type
SalmonellaOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Peaceful Baby For Colic & Teething Discomfort Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin, net weight 2 oz or 56.5 grams. UPC: 7 99632 05656 0 The label is read in parts: "***Peaceful Baby FOR COLIC & TEETHING DISCOMFORT ***CAFFEINE-FREE HERBAL TEA*** Mountain Mels Essential Goods, LLC Welches, OR 97067***Supplement Facts***Fennel*** Directions: Drink 1-3 cups per day. If giving to a baby, they may have 1/8 of a cup at a time, but make sure it's coll enough for them. Steep 1-2 teaspoons in 8 oz. of hot water for 5-20 minutes ***".
    Quantity: 28 units of 2 oz tins
    Codes: Lot # PB781950 Best By: 7/2021
  • Diges-Teas Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin, net weight 2 oz or 56.5 grams. UPC: 7 99632 05665 2. The label is read in parts: "***Diges-Teas ***CAFFEINE-FREE HERBAL TEA*** Mountain Mels Essential Goods, LLC Welches, OR 97067***Supplement Facts***Fennel*** Directions: Drink 1-4 cups daily with meals or alone. Place 1-2 teaspoon in 8 oz. of hot water. Cover and steep for 10-20 minutes***".
    Quantity: 21 units of 2 oz tins
    Codes: Lot # DT7619100 Best by: 7/2021
  • The Milk Lady's Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin, net weight 2 oz or 56.5 grams. UPC: 7 99632 05658 4. The label is read in parts: "***The Milk Lady s FOR GREATER MILK FLOW & CALM NERVES***CAFFEINE-FREE HERBAL TEA*** Mountain Mel s Essential Goods, LLC Welches, OR 97067***Supplement Facts***Fennel*** Directions: Drink 1-4 cups daily as needed. Steep 1-2 teaspoons in 8 oz. of hot water for 10-20 minutes***".
    Quantity: 10 units of 2 ounce tins
    Codes: Lot # ML6271950 Best By: 7/2021

Where it was distributed

CA, OR, and WA.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Mountain Mel's Essential Goods recalled 3 products, including Peaceful Baby For Colic & Teething Discomfort Herbal Tea, packaged loose leaf in aluminum tin, net weight 2 oz or 56.5 grams. UPC: 7 99632….

Why was it recalled?

Herbal Tea product is recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

CA, OR, and WA.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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