FDA-Food2026-06-17Class IIICHEMICAL
Wild Coast Brew The Lover Loose-Leaf Tea recalled for unsafe ashwagandha additive
What this means
Wild Coast Brew's The Lover Loose-Leaf Tea contains ashwagandha root, which is not approved as a food additive by the FDA. The product was distributed nationwide in 1.5 oz packages. No injuries have been reported.
- Check your pantry for The Lover Loose-Leaf Tea (UPC 00198168682364) with lot codes 05222025, 06122025, 08212025, or 01222026.
- Do not use the product.
- Discard it or return it to the retailer where you purchased it.
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
603 pkg.
Manufactured in
399 N Central Blvd Ste C, N/A, Coquille, OR, United States
Products
The Lover Loose-Leaf Tea - Tart Chocolaty Tisane, net wt. 1.5oz (42 g). Product is packaged in cellophane bag within tubular container. UPC 00198168682364. Ingredients: Hibiscus, Cacao Husks, Oxidized Blackberry Leaf, Raspberry Leaf, Rose, Lemon Peel, Peppermint, Ashwagandha, Tangerine oil. Produced By Wild Coast Brew, Myrtle Point, OR.
UPC codes
- 00198168682364
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-1371-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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