Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 17, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Lipton
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 10 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Lipton
- Product type
- Ready-to-Drink Tea (RTD)
- Model numbers
- DEC 01 25. HHMM DW 08035
- Sizes
- 16.9 oz
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- AZ, CO, NM, UT, TX, KS, NE, OK +2 more
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 17, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 8, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Undeclared sugar in finished product-primary package does not reflect the product inside bottle.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Pepsico Inc for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Visit
About This Product
Lipton Green Tea Citrus RTD bottle is a shelf-stable beverage sold in 16.9 oz bottles, typically purchased as part of a 12-pack. The recall concerns a labeling discrepancy regarding sugar content.
Why This Is Dangerous
The product labeling does not accurately reflect the sugar content, presenting a potential dietary misrepresentation to consumers.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Wrong sugar information can mislead consumers about caloric and sugar intake and affect individuals managing sugar intake.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the label on the bottle and outer packaging for sugar content claims.
- Note the date code DEC 01 25. HHMM DW 08035.
- Compare outer-case sugar claim (25g) with bottle label (0g).
Where to find product info
FDA recall enforcement page for this recall. Look for recall number H-0010-2026.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement processing typically completes within several weeks to a few months after submission of claim.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to the recall contact channels listed on the FDA page.
- Keep records of purchase, codes, and dates.
- File a consumer complaint with the CPSC if needed.
How to prevent similar issues
- In future purchases, verify label accuracy; avoid products with inconsistent packaging.
- Watch for nutrition label discrepancies and check date codes.
- Prefer products with transparent labeling and clear allergen/sugar disclosures.
Documentation advice
Keep purchase receipts, take photos of bottle and outer case labels, save recall notices and correspondence.
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Product Details
Model numbers: DEC 01 25. HHMM DW 08035. Where sold: AZ, CO, NM, UT, TX, KS, NE, OK, WY, SD. When sold: Unknown. Price: Unknown.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Outer case label shows 25g sugar; bottle label shows 0g sugar
- Distributed in AZ, CO, NM, UT, TX, KS, NE, OK, WY, SD
- Recall date: 2025-09-17; Status: ACTIVE
- Model: DEC 01 25. HHMM DW 08035
- Refund or replacement information available via PepsiCo recall notice
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