Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Wild Coast Brew LLC The Lover Loose-Leaf Tea - Tart Chocolaty Tisane recall: Dry tea blends product containing Ashwagandha root which is an unsafe food

Recall published 4 months ago

Dry tea blends product containing Ashwagandha root which is an unsafe food additive.

The hazard: Food safety concern

The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

What the notice says: Dry tea blends product containing Ashwagandha root which is an unsafe food additive.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1371-2026
Published
June 17, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Completed
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Wild Coast Brew LLC
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
603 pkg.
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot Codes: 05222025 06122025 08212025 01222026
UPC codes
00198168682364

Products covered by this recall

The Lover Loose-Leaf Tea - Tart Chocolaty Tisane, net wt. 1.5oz (42 g). Product is packaged in cellophane bag within tubular container. UPC 00198168682364. Ingredients: Hibiscus, Cacao Husks, Oxidized Blackberry Leaf, Raspberry Leaf, Rose, Lemon Peel, Peppermint, Ashwagandha, Tangerine oil. Produced By Wild Coast Brew, Myrtle Point, OR.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00198168682364

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1.5 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Wild Coast Brew LLC — The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: Wild Coast Brew LLC — 399 N Central Blvd Ste C, Coquille, OR, 97423-1293

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Wild Coast Brew LLC fresh produce recalled?

Dry tea blends product containing Ashwagandha root which is an unsafe food additive. Dry tea blends product containing Ashwagandha root which is an unsafe food additive.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00198168682364. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

Related recalls