Teavana® Peppermint Organic Tea Recall Lawsuit
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Free Teavana Peppermint Organic Tea Recall Case Evaluation: If you or a loved one has become sickened with salmonella poisoning after drinking tea included in this recall, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

The Teavana Corporation has announced the recall of over 2,500 pounds of Peppermint Organic Herbal Tea produced by Aromatics Inc., Basin City, WA because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The products in question were distributed nationwide in Teavana retail stores and through mail and Internet orders. The tea is sold measured to customer’s orders in retail stores and sold in 2 oz pre-packaged pouches by mail order or Internet.

There are no lot/batch identifying markings on the store or e-commerce packaging. Retail store stock was sold between December 4, 2010, and February 16, 2011. Mail order & Internet stock was sold between November 30, 2010 and February 16, 2011. If you’d like more information about this nationwide recall, please visit the FDA website to view the official FDA press release [1].

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Salmonella Food Poisoning Information

Salmonella food poisoning (salmonellosis) can cause severe illnesses including fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. There are approximately 30,000 confirmed cases of salmonellosis each year nationwide, although the actual number is estimated to be much higher.

While most individuals recover from salmonella food poisoning without medical intervention, the infection can be life-threatening to young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Consumers with any of these symptoms should call their physician. Click here [2] to learn more about salmonella infection.

Iced Tea Safety

In 1996, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put out a “Memo on Bacterial Contamination of Iced Tea” in order to provide information on iced tea safety in response to health department requests for guidelines on preparing and storing the product.

The CDC summarized its findings with the following points:

1. Tea is a beverage with little history of disease transmission. At present, no outbreaks of infection have been reported that have been positively linked to tea consumption.

2. Tea leaves may be tainted with coliform bacteria. If iced tea is brewed at too cool a temperature or in a dirty container, or if it is stored for too long, it may grow coliform bacteria and E. coli.

3. Food handling errors that lead to the introduction of microbial pathogens in brewed tea could result in human disease.

4. Brewing iced tea at an appropriate temperature in a clean container and limiting the time held at room temperature before serving will minimize the risk of bacterial contamination.

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FAQs

Can I sue if I become ill from consuming recalled Teavana Peppermint Organic Tea?

Yes, you can sue if you become ill from consuming recalled Teavana Peppermint Organic Tea. You will need to provide evidence linking your illness to the contaminated product.

What compensation can I receive from a Teavana Peppermint Organic Tea recall lawsuit?

Compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs. The amount depends on the severity of your illness and its impact on your life.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit for illness caused by recalled Teavana Peppermint Organic Tea?

The statute of limitations varies by state but typically ranges from one to three years from the date of illness or discovery of the contamination.

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Do I have a Teavana Peppermint Organic Tea Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Teavana tea recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new salmonella poisoning cases in all 50 states.