Why it was recalled
Pepsi Co has announced a recall of some Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea products produced on March 3, 4, 5, and 6th of 2014 due to recent consumer complaints regarding apparent mold in the product.
Product description
Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Unsweetened 18.5OZ PL 6 Pack and 12 Pack
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Item # 133244 (6 pk) and Item # 134072 (12 pk) with codes: XXXXGG03034, XXXXGG03044, and XXXXGG03054. Manufactured on: 03/03/14, 03/04/14, and 03/05/14. BTL: Oct 06 14 Code Interpretation as follows: OCT 06 14 XXXXGG03034 Where: OCT 06 14 = End Date XXXX= Military Time (0000-2359) GG = Plt. Designator 03034= Prod Date (03/03/14)
Where it was sold
Domestic Distribution centers in DE, IA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA & WI.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1962-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- May 1, 2014
- FDA report date
- May 28, 2014
- Quantity
- 57,552 pks
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Pepsi Beverages Company
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1962-2014, exactly as published.
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- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- IN
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 68215
- Address
- 5411 W. 78th Street
- Code information
- Item # 133244 (6 pk) and Item # 134072 (12 pk) with codes: XXXXGG03034, XXXXGG03044, and XXXXGG03054. Manufactured on: 03/03/14, 03/04/14, and 03/05/14. BTL: Oct 06 14 Code Interpretation as follows: OCT 06 14 XXXXGG03034 Where: OCT 06 14 = End Date XXXX= Military Time (0000-2359) GG = Plt. Designator 03034= Prod Date (03/03/14)
- Postal code
- 46268
- Report date
- May 28, 2014
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1962-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Pepsi Beverages Company
- Product quantity
- 57,552 pks
- Termination date
- Jul 31, 2014
- Reason for recall
- Pepsi Co has announced a recall of some Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea products produced on March 3, 4, 5, and 6th of 2014 due to recent consumer complaints regarding apparent mold in the product.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Unsweetened 18.5OZ PL 6 Pack and 12 Pack
- Distribution pattern
- Domestic Distribution centers in DE, IA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA & WI.
- Recall initiation date
- May 1, 2014
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- May 22, 2014