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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0078-2023/FDA enforcement
The Chai Box·Food·Sep 23, 2022

Chai Concentrate 16fl Oz/473ml Glass Bottles

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Product was tested and found to have pH level of 4.9.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAK, AL, AR, AZ +46 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameThe Chai Box
Recalling firmThe Chai BoxMarietta, GA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 93611 81925 27 93611 81926 9
Lot / date codes
  • BEST BY dates between 9/22/2022 and 03/16/2023
Distribution area
AKALARAZCACOCTDCDEFLGAHIIAIDILINKSKYLAMAMDMEMIMNMOMSMTNCNENHNJNMNVNYOHOKORPAPRRISCSDTNTXUTVAVTWAWIWY

Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WY.

United States

Quantity affected4659 16oz bottles & 5072  64oz bottles
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 2, 2022
FDA recall numberF-0078-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

The Chai Box initiated this food recall on September 23, 2022. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Product was tested and found to have pH level of 4.9. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WY.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Product was tested and found to have pH level of 4.9.

Chai Concentrate 16fl Oz/473ml Glass Bottles was made or distributed by The Chai Box in Marietta, GA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0078-2023, dated November 2, 2022.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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

Botulism

Symptoms to watch for

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal.
  2. 2Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results.
  3. 3Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Botulism is a medical emergency. Contact emergency services for breathing or neurological symptoms.

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 Chai Concentrate 16fl Oz/473ml Glass Bottles recall?

The Chai Box recalled Chai Concentrate 16fl Oz/473ml Glass Bottles in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0078-2023. Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Product was tested and found to have pH level of 4.9.

What are the symptoms of Botulism exposure?

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

How quickly can Botulism symptoms appear?

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Who is most at risk from Botulism?

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

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. Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal. Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results. Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

How do I get a refund from The Chai Box?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0078-2023 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the The Chai Box 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-0078-2023. 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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