CVS Recalls Tea Because Of Salmonella Scare, FDA Says

CVS Pharmacy has recalled select Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea because it's potentially contaminated with Salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

An ingredient produced by the manufacturer’s raw material supplier tested positive for Salmonella in another company’s product. CVS Pharmacy’s Gold Emblem product also contains this ingredient.

The product is labeled “Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea 1.41 oz” and was packed in 1.4 oz cartons. The recalled product has a single "best-by-date" of Mar 18, 2018 with a UPC code 0 50428 541043.

No other best by dates are affected. The product was available at CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide, according to the FDA.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, according to the FDA.

In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections - i.e., infected aneurysms- endocarditis and arthritis.

Approximately 200 units of the recalled product were sold prior to this recall. The company is not aware of any reported cases of illness to date related to this product and it has issued this voluntary recall as a matter of precaution, according to the FDA.

Any customer who purchased the recalled product should immediately discontinue use and return the item to CVS Pharmacy for a refund. For additional information, please contact the Company at 1-800-SHOP-CVS Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. ET.

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Second two photos: Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea