Republic of Tea recalls turmeric tea over salmonella fears
The Republic of Tea announced a voluntary recall of the organic turmeric ginger green tea due to a possible salmonella contamination of one of the batches. The company stressed that there was no evidence of contamination thus far and that the product was being recalled voluntarily as a precautionary measure. Salmonella infections can cause diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and fever, especially in young and old people, as well as those with weak immune systems. The Republic of Tea was alerted by one of its suppliers over the possible contamination, but tests did not yield positive results. Despite this, the company proceeded to a preventative recall, the first in a quarter of a century of company's history.