The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1962-2014·Announced 2014-05-28

Pepsi Recalls Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Due to Mold Complaints

Pepsi Beverages Company is recalling specific lots of Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Unsweetened due to consumer complaints of apparent mold.

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 II, which typically involves a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is based on consumer complaints of mold without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Pepsi Beverages Company is recalling Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Unsweetened 18.5OZ PL 6 Pack and 12 Pack products. The recall involves 57,552 packs manufactured on March 3, 4, 5, and 6, 2014. The decision to recall was made following recent consumer complaints regarding apparent mold in the product.

The affected products were distributed to domestic distribution centers in Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The specific items involved are Item # 133244 (6 pk) and Item # 134072 (12 pk) with codes XXXXGG03034, XXXXGG03044, and XXXXGG03054.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and codes. If found, they should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Unsweetened 18.5OZ PL 6 Pack and 12 Pack
Manufacturer
Pepsi Beverages Company
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard
Affected units
57,552

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 (4)

  • Item # 133244 (6 pk) and Item # 134072 (12 pk) with codes: XXXXGG03034
  • XXXXGG03044
  • and XXXXGG03054. Manufactured on: 03/03/14
  • 03/04/14

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Pepsi Beverages 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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