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Republic of Tea·Food·Apr 29, 2016

Organic Turmeric Ginger Spice of Life Green Tea

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Republic of Tea was notified by their supplier of a positive result for Salmonella in organic ginger that they received and distributed.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameRepublic of Tea
Recalling firmRepublic of TeaNovato, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 42676 40355 5
Lot / date codes
  • Best Sipped by March 23, 2018
Distribution area

US distribution only.

United States

Quantity affected5017 tins
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 7, 2016
FDA recall numberF-2003-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Republic of Tea initiated this food recall on April 29, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Republic of Tea was notified by their supplier of a positive result for Salmonella in organic ginger that they received and distributed. The FDA report lists distribution as: US distribution only.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Republic of Tea was notified by their supplier of a positive result for Salmonella in organic ginger that they received and distributed.

Organic Turmeric Ginger Spice of Life Green Tea was made or distributed by Republic of Tea in Novato, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2003-2016, dated September 7, 2016.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Organic Turmeric Ginger Spice of Life Green Tea recall?

Republic of Tea recalled Organic Turmeric Ginger Spice of Life Green Tea in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2003-2016. Republic of Tea was notified by their supplier of a positive result for Salmonella in organic ginger that they received and distributed.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Republic of Tea recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2003-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.