Salmonella Outbreak From Tea: CVS Pharmacy Recalls Organic Tea Brand From Contamination

The CVS Pharmacy chain is on the lookout for salmonella outbreak as it recalls specific cases of organic tea by Gold Emblem Abound. The precautionary measure is effected throughout the US and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been notified.

According to ABC News, the voluntary recall by CVS Pharmacy was initiated after the company that produces Gold Emblem Abound discovered salmonella contamination in one of the raw ingredients supplied to the company for a different product. This ingredient is also used for Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea.

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— CVS Pharmacy (@CVS_Extra) April 21, 2016

At the moment, no salmonella case has been reported as a result of using Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea. However, CVS Pharmacy chose to withdraw select productions of Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea to lessen any possibility of salmonella contamination.

AL.com reports that the Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea boxes, which CVS Pharmacy is watching out for, are those in 1.4 oz cartons with a 18 March 2018 Best By date. The UPC code for the possibly affected products is 0 50428 541043. The media outlet reports that other Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea boxes that have a different Best By date should be safe from salmonella scare.

CVS Pharmacy Announces Voluntary Recall of Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea Due to Possible Health... https://t.co/nXJ7XZslDy — U.S. FDA (@FDArecalls) 24 April 2016

Those who bought Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea with the indicated specifications should are requested to refrain from using the content. Customers may also reach out to CVS at 1-800-SHOP-CVS for further information.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection are diarrhea, fever & abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hrs after eating contaminated food pic.twitter.com/HaiGLc0mkQ — FDA FOOD (@FDAfood) March 12, 2016

Consumers who ingest Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea product with the indicated specifications should watch out for stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. These are among the common symptoms of salmonella infection.