Date of FDA Advisory on Recall:
September 26, 2008
Products Recalled:
Mr. Brown Instant Coffees and Milk Teas
Product Information:
The products, manufactured by China's Shandong Duqing Inc., are:
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Mr. Brown Mandheling Blend Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
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Mr. Brown Arabica Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
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Mr. Brown Blue Mountain Blend Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
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Mr. Brown Caramel Macchiato Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
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Mr. Brown French Vanilla Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
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Mr. Brown Mandhling Blend instant Coffee (2-in-1)
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Mr. Brown Milk Tea (3-in-1)
Recalling Firm:
King Car Food Industrial Co. Ltd.
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled product has the potential to be contaminated with melamine, a chemical that may be harmful if consumed.
Please see press release link below for more details.
The FDA recommends that consumers not consume any of the above Mr. Brown instant coffee and milk tea products. The FDA also recommends that retailers and foodservice operators remove the products from sale or service.
As of September 25, 2008, the FDA testing of milk based products imported into the United States from China has not found melamine contamination.
Distribution:
(Not stated in press release)
Press Release:
Yes
FDA for more information