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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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…
- Manufacturer
- Smith Dairy Products Co
- Category
- Food — Beverages
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:
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