The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2030-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Smith's Lemon Iced Tea Recalled for Undeclared Milk Residue

Smith Dairy Products Co. is recalling 12,405 gallons of lemon-flavored iced tea in Ohio due to undeclared milk residue.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric, due to the presence of an undeclared major allergen.

Plain-English summary

Smith Dairy Products Co. is recalling 12,405 one-gallon containers of Smith's Old Fashioned Lemon Flavor Iced Tea. The product was distributed in Ohio only and bears a 'SELL BY JUL. 7 09' date code.

The recall was initiated because the liquid lemon-flavored tea contained milk residue, which is an undeclared dairy allergen. The product is pasteurized and manufactured by Smith Dairy Products Co. in Orrville, Ohio.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific 1-gallon jugs with the July 7, 2009, sell-by date. Individuals with a milk allergy or dairy intolerance should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not specify a return location or refund process.

The recalled product

Product
Smith's Old Fashioned Lemon Flavor Iced Tea, pasteurized, packed in 1 gallon (3.78L) containers. The label also reads: 'Smith's The Dairy in the Country' Smith Dairy Products Co. Orrville, OH 44667 * 1-800-776-7076 www.smithdairy.com * 2009 Smith Dairy Products Company Manuf

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)

  • SELL BY JUL. 7 09

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Smith Dairy Products Co

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