CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health , said it has voluntarily recalled cases of Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea over concerns about a possible salmonella contamination. CVS was notified of the contamination risk after an ingredient produced by the manufacturer’s raw material supplier tested positive for salmonella in another product. The recall only impacts Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea with the best-by date of March 18, 2018. About 200 units were sold before the recall was announced on Sunday. CVS said it is not aware of any reported cases of illness, has placed a “do not sell” block on the store register system, and has removed the products from shelves. Customers can return the product to stores for a refund. CVS Health shares are flat in Monday trading. Company shares are up 7.8% for the past three months, while the S&P 500 is up 10.8% for the same period.
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