The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0782-2021·Announced 2021-07-28

Pow Pow Powders Spice Chai Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen

San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice is recalling Pow Pow Powders Spice Chai because the product lacks required ingredient and allergen labeling, with milk present but undeclared. Consumers with milk allergies are at risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is allergen mislabeling (undeclared milk) on a common allergen. No reported illnesses are stated in the source. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens qualifies as High severity, score 3.

Plain-English summary

San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice is recalling Pow Pow Powders Spice Chai (3.50 lb bags, code 90262/2141551) sold in California. The product contains milk (specifically sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, and non-fat milk in the ingredient list) but the labeling does not include a complete ingredient list or allergen information as required.

An FDA inspection identified that various smoothie mixes sold to restaurants lacked required ingredient and allergen labeling. Consumers and food service operators with milk allergies or sensitivities may unknowingly consume the product due to missing allergen warnings.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a milk allergy or sensitivity. Retailers and food service establishments should remove the product from shelves and stop serving it immediately. Consumers with questions may contact the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Spice Chai; NET Wt. 3.50 lb. (1.59kg) Ingredients: Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer (coconut oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt and sodium Aluminosilicate), Non-Fat Milk, Insta
Manufacturer
San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • mis-labeling

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 90262/2141551

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA