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

ShanTea LLC recalled ShanTea Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha (UPC 794504284102) USDA Organic. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 6, 2013.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination." 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 "Arizona, Califorina, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin,." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Mount Laurel, NJ. The recall covers 111 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 17, 2013), 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.