FDA Class I recall: Wawa bottled iced tea has an undeclared milk allergen — a serious risk for those with milk allergy
Wawa's bottled "Diet Iced Tea Lemon" (16oz) was recalled for an undeclared milk allergen. The FDA classified it Class I, the most serious. People with a milk allergy who trust the label could suffer a severe reaction.
Recall overview (primary data)
- ClassificationClass I (most serious)
- Product typeFood
- Recalling firmWawa Beverage Company
- ReasonUndeclared Milk Allergen,
- DistributionThe product has been distributed to the following states: DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA
- Recall initiated2026-04-02
Key points
- Wawa bottled "Diet Iced Tea Lemon (16oz)" recalled for an undeclared milk allergen
- FDA classified it Class I (H-0856-2026, reported June 3, 2026, ongoing)
- Distributed in DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA; similar recalls cover other Wawa bottled drinks
- People with milk allergy trusting the label could suffer a serious reaction
- The FDA consistently treats undeclared food allergens as Class I
1A Class I recall of a bottled drink
The U.S. FDA classified Wawa Beverage Company's bottled-drink recall as Class I — its most serious class — recall number H-0856-2026, reported June 3, 2026, status ongoing (firm-initiated).
2The product and the undeclared milk allergen
The affected product is "Wawa Diet Iced Tea Lemon Pint (16oz)" (plastic bottle). The reason is an undeclared Milk allergen. The recall was initiated April 2, 2026; distribution is Delaware (DE), Maryland (MD), New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and Virginia (VA). Similar recalls cover other Wawa bottled drinks (lemon tea, fruit punch, etc.), spanning the product line.
Why it matters
An example of an undeclared-allergen risk — hard to see but potentially life-threatening. It highlights label management for food makers and helps consumers with milk allergy avoid affected products.
FAQ
Why is an "undeclared allergen" the most serious (Class I)?
Is it only this one product?
Sources (primary)
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- FDA recall information (official)
- openFDA (data provider)
- Recall number: H-0856-2026