Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Wild Coast Brew LLC The Shadow Loose-Leaf Tea - Winter Spice Black Tea 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

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

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-1369-2026
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
Dairy
Units affected
706 pkg.
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot Codes: 09122024 10092025 11252025 02172026
UPC codes
00198168252543

Products covered by this recall

The Shadow Loose-Leaf Tea - Winter Spice Black Tea, net wt. 2oz (56 g). Product is packaged in cellophane bag within tubular container. UPC 00198168252543. Ingredients: Black Tea ( Keemun & Assam), Cinnamon, Holy Basil, Milky Oats, Licorice Root, Ashwagandha, Ginger. 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.

  • 00198168252543

Package size

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

  • 2 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Wild Coast Brew LLC — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  3. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  4. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Wild Coast Brew LLC dairy 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 00198168252543. 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?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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