Tang Orange Drink Mix Powder Recall for Potential Glass and Metal Contamination
Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling Tang orange drink mix powder in three sizes due to potential contamination with glass and metal particles. The affected product was distributed nationwide and internationally.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. The source text identifies a potential hazard (glass and metal contamination) but does not report any illnesses, injuries, or confirmed contamination events, making this a precautionary recall that warrants a Moderate severity rating.
Plain-English summary
Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling Tang orange drink mix powder because of a potential for glass and metal contamination in the product. The recall affects 289,221 cases total across three package sizes: 20 oz. (UPC 043000032275), 58.9 oz. (UPC 043000082171), and 72 oz. (UPC 043000032268).
The affected products were distributed nationwide and to Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Aruba, Saipan, Bermuda, Jamaica, Guyana, South Korea, and Canada. Specific Best When Used By dates vary by package size: 5/15/2023–10/23/2023 for 20 oz.; 8/11/2023–10/4/2023 for 58.9 oz.; and 8/21/2023–9/28/2023 for 72 oz.
Consumers who have purchased the affected Tang orange drink mix powder should not consume it. They are advised to dispose of the product or return it to the store where it was purchased.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tang orange drink mix powder 20 oz. UPC 043000032275 58.9 oz. UPC 043000082171 72 oz. UPC 043000032268
- Manufacturer
- KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
- Category
- Food — Beverage / Drink Mix
- Affected units
- 289,221
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 14 recalled by KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY 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.
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