Ellington Farms Lemonade Drink Mix recalled for metal fragment contamination
Ellington Farms Lemonade Drink Mix is being recalled due to metal fragments introduced during dextrose production. No illnesses have been reported. The product was distributed to 29 states.
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: FDA Class II recall of a risk-of-harm product. Metal fragments can cause choking or injury to mouth and throat tissue. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date, and the contamination was discovered during the firm's investigation rather than after consumer use.
Plain-English summary
Ellington Farms Lemonade Drink Mix (Natural Flavor, 24 oz/1.5 lbs pouch, UPC 0 46045 06155 2) is being recalled by DYMA BRANDS, the manufacturer. The product was distributed by Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX.
During manufacturing investigation, the firm discovered that a sifter used in dextrose production was damaged and introduced metal fragments into the product. Metal fragments pose a choking hazard and risk of injury to the mouth and throat.
The affected product was distributed to 29 states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Affected product carries Lot 265 EFA.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- ELLINGTON FARMS LEMONADE DRINK MIX NATURAL FLAVOR, Net Wt. 24 oz (1.5 lbs) 680g, UPC 0 46045 06155 2, Case UPC 50719098505490, Distributed by: Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX 76101
- Manufacturer
- DYMA BRANDS
- Category
- Food — Beverage / Drink Mix
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)
- 50549: Lot 265 EFA
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 21 recalled by DYMA BRANDS under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
See all 21 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · DYMA BRANDS
See all →- HighSysco Pink Lemonade Drink Mix Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2024-12-11
- HighSysco Fruit Punch Drink Mix recalled for metal fragments
FDA (Food) · 2024-12-11
- HighThirster Low Cal Fruit Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2024-12-11
- HighChocolate Pudding Mix Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2024-12-11
- HighGordon CHOICE Fruit Punch Mix Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2024-12-11
Same hazard · metal fragments
See all →- SevereUkrop's Bread Pudding Recalled for Metal Fragments
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-09
- SevereBaked spaghetti and chicken cobbler recalled for possible metal fragment contamination
USDA FSIS · 2026-07-31
- SevereWY Duck Sauce packets recalled due to potential metal fragments
FDA (Food) · 2026-07-22
- SevereKawasaki Teryx4 and Teryx5 H2 drive converter sheaves can break
CPSC · 2026-06-11
- Severe