FDA-Food2026-06-17Class IIICHEMICAL
Wild Coast Brew The Shadow Loose-Leaf Tea recalled for unsafe Ashwagandha additive
What this means
Wild Coast Brew's The Shadow Loose-Leaf Tea (Winter Spice Black Tea) contains Ashwagandha root, which is not approved as a safe food additive in the United States. The product was distributed nationwide in 2-ounce packages.
- Check if you have this tea at home (UPC 00198168252543; lot codes 09122024, 10092025, 11252025, or 02172026).
- Do not drink or use this product.
- Discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Dry tea blends product containing Ashwagandha root which is an unsafe food additive.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Distributed nationwide.
Affected count
706 pkg.
Manufactured in
399 N Central Blvd Ste C, N/A, Coquille, OR, United States
Products
The Shadow Loose-Leaf Tea - Winter Spice Black Tea, net wt. 2oz (56 g). Product is packaged in cellophane bag within tubular container. UPC 00198168252543. Ingredients: Black Tea ( Keemun & Assam), Cinnamon, Holy Basil, Milky Oats, Licorice Root, Ashwagandha, Ginger. Produced By Wild Coast Brew, Myrtle Point, OR.
UPC codes
- 00198168252543
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-1369-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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