Colonial International Chai Latte Net Wt. 2 lbs.

American Instants, INC. recalled Colonial International Chai Latte Net Wt. 2 lbs. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Dec 8, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "America Instant Inc. is recalling various chai tea products due to buttermilk and milk products that may be contaminated with Salmonella and were provided by another supplier." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "CA, FL, IL, OH PA, NJ & NY; Foreign." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Flanders, NJ. The recall covers 540 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jan 25, 2017), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.