The FDA has released the following:
Urban Remedy is voluntarily recalling Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose (LOT 1232 BEST BY 7/17/2022) due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. Urban Remedy is using Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc. to co-manufacture this product. The product may contain fresh organic strawberries linked to the FDA’s investigation into the FreshKampo organic strawberry outbreak. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-strawberries-may-2022.
Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that can cause liver disease. The severity of a hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection can vary from mild illness lasting a few weeks to severe illness lasting several months. In rare cases, particularly consumers who have pre-existing serious illness or who are immunocompromised, hepatitis A infections may progress to liver failure. Illness usually occurs within 15 to 50 days of ingesting or consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms of hepatitis A include fever, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine or pale stools. In some cases, especially in children under six, hepatitis A may be asymptomatic.
People likely to have purchased the affected product do not consume. If consumed, consult your healthcare provider or local health department to determine if vaccination is appropriate and consumers with symptoms of hepatitis A should contact their healthcare provider or local health department immediately. local.
No illnesses have been reported from consuming the Urban Remedy product to date.
| UPC | The description | Batch number | Product size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 813377025831 | Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tonic Tea Strawberry Hibiscus Rose | 1232 Best by 7/17/2022 | 12 ounces |
The product was sold in a 12oz resealable plastic bottle at various retail stores in CA, NM, VA, CO, WA, OR, CO, NY, PA, AZ, IL, OH, MD, WI, TX, WY, MO, ME, KY, MI, NC, MA, NE and UT between 2022-05-17 and 2022-05-29.
“At Urban Remedy, food safety is our company’s top priority,” said Paul Coletta, CEO. The company is committed to keeping its consumers informed and asks those who purchased the product with the affected lot number to dispose of the item or return it to the place of purchase for full credit.
Consumers with additional questions can call (855) 875-8423 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT or email Connect@UrbanRemedy.com
