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Wawa Issues Product Recall on 16-oz. Wawa Brand Iced Tea Lemon, Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Diet Lemonade and Fruit Punch Due to Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen

MediumPublished Apr 3, 2026· AI-analyzed May 4, 2026View original FDA source
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What happened

Wawa has issued a recall for specific 16-oz. pint containers of Wawa Brand Iced Tea Lemon, Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Diet Lemonade, and Fruit Punch due to a possible undeclared milk allergen.

Who it affects

This recall affects Wawa Beverage Company and retail locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia, along with quality and regulatory teams responsible for beverage labeling and allergen control.

Why it matters

An undeclared milk allergen represents a significant compliance failure and safety risk for consumers with milk sensitivities. This incident suggests a potential lapse in manufacturing line segregation or labeling verification protocols at the production facility. Organizations may face increased scrutiny regarding their cross-contact mitigation and labeling validation processes.

Practical takeaway

Quality units should immediately verify labels for the specified 16 oz pint beverages against master formulations to ensure milk allergens are correctly declared. Retail and distribution teams must isolate affected lots in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia to prevent further sale.

FDA source material

April 3, 2026 Wawa, of Media PA, is recalling its 16 oz pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Wawa Diet Lemonade and Wawa Fruit Punch produced by the Wawa Beverage Company for sale in a limited number of Wawa stores located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virgin

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