OM Foods Inc Recalls Organic Matters Brand Organic Tulsi Tea Blend (Holy Basil) and Organic OM Tea Blend

Food Recall Warning - Organic Matters brand Teas recalled due to Salmonella

Recall date:

March 21, 2019

Reason for recall:

Microbiological - Salmonella

Hazard classification:

Class 2

Company / Firm:

OM Foods Inc

Distribution:

British Columbia, Possibly National

Extent of the distribution:

 

 

Recall details

Ottawa, March 21, 2019 - OM Foods Inc is recalling Organic Matters brand teas from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Code(s) on Product	UPC
Organic Matters	Organic Tulsi Tea Blend (Holy Basil)	1 kg (2.2 lb) 454 g (1 lb) 113 g (1/4 lb)	28318, 30318, 32518, 35318, 02119, 03919, 06519	none
Organic Matters	Organic OM Tea Blend	454 g (1 lb) 113 g (1/4 lb)	25118, 31818, 35318, 02119, 07319	none

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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Background

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) inspection activities. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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