The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1326-2019·Announced 2019-05-08

Wawa Iced Tea Less Sugar Recalled for Missing Phenylketonuria Warning

Wawa, Inc. is recalling Wawa Iced Tea Less Sugar bottles because the label fails to list the required phenylketonuria warning and does not identify Aspartame as an ingredient.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error affecting a specific metabolic condition (PKU) rather than a widespread safety threat.

Plain-English summary

Wawa, Inc. has initiated a recall of Wawa Iced Tea Less Sugar, 12 FL OZ. bottles, with an expiration date of April 29, 2019. The recall was initiated due to mislabeling issues. Specifically, the product label does not include the required phenylketonuria warning, and the ingredient listing does not disclose the presence of Aspartame.

The affected product was distributed to Pennsylvania and Delaware. A total of 710 cases were distributed, with each case containing 24 bottles.

Consumers with phenylketonuria (PKU) should not consume this product, as Aspartame contains phenylalanine. Individuals without PKU are not at risk from this specific labeling error. Consumers should check their pantries for this product with the specified expiration date and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Wawa Iced Tea Less Sugar, Net weight/number of units per package: 12 FL OZ. , Package type: Bottle Units per case: 24, Expiration date: April 29, 2019 (APR/29/19)
Manufacturer
Wawa, Inc.
Affected units
710

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 (2)

  • April 29
  • 2019 (APR/29/19)

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: