Mountain Mel’s Essential Goods of Welches, Oregon is recalling several types of Mountain Mel’s teas because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.
The Mountain Mel’s teas were distributed in Oregon and Washington state through New Seasons Market, and nationwide through Azure Standard, and through the Mountainmels and Amazon web sites. They were distributed on June 28, 2019 and July 20, 2019.
The recalled products include:
- The Milk Lady’s Herbal Tea Blend, with UPC number 7 99632 05658 4, is packaged in a tall thin tin container with 2 ounces of tea per tin, with a purple label. The lot number of the recalled batch is # ML6271950. The lot number can be located on the bottom of the tin package. The Best By Date of the Milk Lady’s Tea is 7/2021.
- Peaceful Baby Herbal Tea Blend, with UPC number 7 99632 05656 0, is packaged in a tall thin tin container with 2 ounces of tea per tin, with a blue label. The lot number of the recalled batch is #PB781950. The lot number can be found on the bottom of the tin package. The Best By Date of the Peaceful Baby Tea is listed as 7/2021.
- Diges-Teas Herbal Tea Blend, with UPC number 7 99632 05665 2, is packaged in a tall thin tin container with 2 ounces of tea per tin, with a brown label. The lot number of the recalled batch is #DT7619100. The lot number is located on the bottom of the tin package. The Best By Date of the Diges-Teas Herbal Tea is listed as 7/2021.
The recall was initiated because fennel seed used in these products was supplied and recalled by Mountain Rose Herbs in Oregon. The production and distribution of these teas have been ceased as of July 20, 2019.
If you purchased any of these products, do not consume them. Throw them away in a sealed package in a secure garbage can, or take them back to the store where you purchased them for a full refund.
