Peppermint organic tea recalled nationwide due to the potential presence of salmonella bacteria. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Consumers who have purchased tea included in this recall should discard it immediately and seek medical attention if they develop symptoms.
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?
March 3, 2011 - 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.
Do I have a Teavana Peppermint Organic Tea Recall Lawsuit?
The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our 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.
