In a warning letter posted on FDA’s website in September, the FDA cited the Hain-Celestial Group regarding some of its Zingers to Go drink mixes. According to FDA, the powdered tea products contain stevia, a South American herb traditionally used as a sweetener and allowed for use in dietary supplements. However, FDA has not approved stevia for use in foods. According to a Celestial Seasonings statement, the FDA requested that the Zingers to Go packaging more prominently display the word “supplement” and remove any verbiage that could lead a consumer to believe the product is a food. The company says these changes are already underway and says the matter was resolved with FDA as of September 7, 2007. In related news, the company’s teas are getting a new look. The tea boxes have been redesigned to enlarge the traditional artwork featured on the boxes. In addition to this change the company is rolling out a new organic pyramid tea line called Saphara, as well as moving into organic fair trade coffee.