The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1466-2013·Announced 2013-06-12

Arizona Unsweetened Brewed Tea Recalled for Undeclared Splenda Ingredient

Arizona Beverages USA LLC is recalling 10,286 cases of 1-gallon Arizona Southern Style Unsweetened Brewed Tea due to an undeclared Splenda 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 temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is an undeclared ingredient (Splenda), which is a labeling error rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Arizona Beverages USA LLC is recalling 10,286 cases of ORIGINAL BRAND Arizona SOUTHERN STYLE UNSWEETENED Brewed Tea, Net Wt. 128 FL.OZ (1 GAL.). The product is packaged in cardboard cases containing four 1-gallon plastic containers each. The recall is being conducted because the product contains an undeclared Splenda ingredient.

The affected product has the UPC Code 6 1300871981 4. The specific code information is KP 072 13 {1004} CT120, starting with the time stamp code at 10.04 am and onward. The product was distributed in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific UPC and code information listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ORIGINAL BRAND Arizona SOUTHERN STYLE UNSWEETENED Brewed Tea, Net Wt. 128 FL.OZ (1 GAL.). Product is packaged in a cardboard case, each case contains four 1 Gallon plastic containers. UPC Code: 6 1300871981 4.

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: