Undeclared allergen prompts removal of iced teas, lemonade, and fruit punch from stores.
Media, PA – Wawa has issued a multi-state recall affecting several of its popular bottled beverages, including products sold in New Jersey, due to a potential undeclared milk allergen that could pose serious health risks.
The recall, announced Friday and published by the FDA, impacts 16-ounce bottles of Wawa-branded Iced Tea Lemon, Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Diet Lemonade, and Fruit Punch distributed to select stores across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
Wawa said the issue stems from a temporary equipment problem that may have introduced milk into the beverages without proper labeling.
Specific products and stores impacted
The recall includes multiple products with specific UPC codes and expiration dates:
- Iced Tea Lemon (UPC: 726191018425, code date May 15, 2026) – distributed to 123 stores across five states
- Diet Iced Tea Lemon (UPC: 726191018548, code date May 18, 2026) – limited to 8 stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
- Diet Lemonade (UPC: 726191055901, code date May 18, 2026) – sold in 12 stores in Delaware and New Jersey
- Fruit Punch (UPC: 726191018432, code date May 19, 2026) – distributed to 53 stores across the region
“All affected products have been removed from sale and disposed of by impacted stores,” the company said in its announcement.
No illnesses reported, but warning issued
Wawa said no illnesses have been reported, but warned that people with milk allergies could face serious or life-threatening reactions if the products are consumed.
“People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product,” the company stated.
Consumers who purchased the affected beverages are urged to discard them and contact Wawa for a refund or additional information.
“The recall was initiated after Wawa identified and corrected a temporary equipment issue,” the company said.
Customers can reach Wawa’s 24-hour customer service line at 1-800-444-9292 or visit the company’s website for full recall details and a list of affected store locations.
Key Points
- Wawa recalls 16-oz beverages due to possible undeclared milk allergen
- Products sold in New Jersey and four other states impacted
- No illnesses reported; customers urged to discard products and seek refunds