The Chai Box recalls THE CHAI BOX CHAI CONCENTRATE UNSWEETENED 16FL OZ/ and 1 more: botulism risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- The Chai Box
- Location
- Marietta, GA
- Reported by FDA
- November 2, 2022
- Recall started
- September 23, 2022
- Risk class
- Class III
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Beverages
- Reason type
- BotulismOther 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.
- THE CHAI BOX CHAI CONCENTRATE UNSWEETENED 16FL OZ/473ML glass bottles UPC 7 93611 81925 2 REGRIGERATE AFTER OPENING. USE WITHIN 14 DAYS and 64FL OZ/1892ML plastic bottles KEEP REFRIGERATED USE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF OPENING UPC 7 93611 81926 9. INGREDIENTS Water, Black Teas, Spices - Cardamom, Cinnamon, Fennel, Cloves, Ginger ATLANTA, GA THECHAIBOX.COM
Quantity: 1341 16oz bottles & 268 64oz bottles
Codes: BEST BY dates between 9/22/2022 and 03/16/2023 - THE CHAI BOX CHAI CONCENTRATE 16FL OZ/473ML glass bottles UPC 7 93611 81925 2 REGRIGERATE AFTER OPENING. USE WITHIN 14 DAYS and 64FL OZ/1892ML plastic bottles KEEP REFRIGERATED USE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF OPENING UPC 7 93611 81926 9. INGREDIENTS Water, Black Teas, Spices - Cardamom, Cinnamon, Fennel, Cloves, Ginger, and Raw Sugar ATLANTA, GA THECHAIBOX.COM
Quantity: 4659 16oz bottles & 5072 64oz bottles
Codes: BEST BY dates between 9/22/2022 and 03/16/2023
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WY.
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?
The Chai Box recalled 2 products, including THE CHAI BOX CHAI CONCENTRATE UNSWEETENED 16FL OZ/473ML glass bottles UPC 7 93611 81925 2 REGRIGERATE AFTER OPENING. USE WITHIN 14 DAYS….
Why was it recalled?
Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Product was tested and found to have pH level of 4.9.
What does Class III mean?
FDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Where was it sold or shipped?
Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WY.
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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