Not every food and drink recall is triggered by harmful bacteria. There are instances where ingredients that are harmless to many can be dangerous to some. This was precisely the case with 2,854 cases of Lipton Green Tea Citrus. The packaging for these cases correctly identifies the product as “Lipton Green Tea Citrus,” but the individual bottles inside are mislabeled as “Lipton Diet Green Tea Mixed Berry.”
The discrepancy lies in the flavor labeling; the outer case is correct, while each bottle inside falsely indicates it is a diet variant containing zero grams of sugar, when in reality, each serving has 25 grams of sugar. This significant error led to a Class II recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 2, following an initial recall by PepsiCo on September 17. The FDA defines a Class II recall as one where consumption of the product might lead to temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.
For individuals managing conditions like diabetes, where sugar intake must be carefully controlled to avoid spikes in blood glucose levels, consuming a product with unexpected sugar content can pose serious health risks. It is especially concerning because the recall was not widely publicized by Pepsi, meaning these bottles might still be sitting in your kitchen.
Identifying the Recalled Beverage
The tea in question was distributed across ten states, including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Each of the recalled cases includes two 12-packs of the product. To determine whether you have the recalled product, check both the outer wrap and individual bottle labels. The outer wrap should read “Lipton Green Tea Citrus,” but the bottle itself will incorrectly say “Lipton Diet Green Tea Mixed Berry.” Additionally, the production code on the bottles and cases, listed as “DEC 01 25 HHMM DW 08035,” can help confirm if your product is part of the recall.
It’s crucial to inspect not only your home but also any shared spaces such as office break rooms where these products might be found. If you discover you have the recalled tea, here’s what you should do next.
What to Do With the Recalled Tea
If you are managing health conditions that require monitoring your sugar intake, it’s safe to discard any individual bottles of the mislabeled Lipton Diet Green Tea Mixed Berry. Despite the label, these bottles actually contain the full-sugar Lipton Green Tea Citrus. If you don’t have specific health concerns but wish to return the product due to the mislabeling, you can contact PepsiCo customer service at 800-433-2652 for a refund.
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