HIGH

Lipton Green Tea Citrus Recalled for Undeclared Sugar in 2,854 Cases (2025)

PepsiCo's Lipton Green Tea Citrus RTD bottles, sold at multiple retailers, are recalled after undeclared sugar was found in the finished product. A labeling error shows 25g sugar on the outer case while individual bottle labels show 0g. Consumers should not drink this product and should contact PepsiCo for refunds or replacements.

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

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

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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

  1. Check the label on the bottle and outer packaging for sugar content claims.
  2. Note the date code DEC 01 25. HHMM DW 08035.
  3. 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.

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

  • 2,854 cases recalled
  • 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
View Original Recall on FDA - Food Safety

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
6/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product TypeReady-to-Drink Tea (RTD)
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Brand
Lipton
Model Numbers
DEC 01 25. HHMM DW 08035
Affected States
AZ, CO, NM, UT, TX, KS, NE, OK, WY, SD
Report Date
October 8, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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