CLASS II Food recall · Reported 28 May 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Unsweetened PL recalled by Pepsi Beverages

Pepsi Beverages is recalling Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Unsweetened PL, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 1 May 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesItem # 133244 (6 pk) and Item # 134072 (12 pk) with codes: XXXXGG03034, XXXXGG03044, and XXXXGG03054. Manufactured on: 03/03/14, 03/04/14, and 03/05/14. BTL: Oct 06 14 Code Interpretation as follows: OCT 06 14 XXXXGG03034 Where: OCT 06 14 = End Date XXXX= Military Time (0000-2359) GG = Plt. Designator 03034= Prod Date (03/03/14)

Quantity recalled57,552 pks

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1962-2014
FDA event ID: 68215
Recalling firm: Pepsi Beverages, Indianapolis, IN
Brand: Lipton
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 1 May 2014
FDA classified: 22 May 2014
Reported: 28 May 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Mold
Product category: Tea

Timeline

1 May 2014	Recall initiated by company
22 May 2014	Classified by FDA	+21 days
28 May 2014	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Pepsi Co has announced a recall of some Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea products produced on March 3, 4, 5, and 6th of 2014 due to recent consumer complaints regarding apparent mold in the product.

Product as listed by the FDA

Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Unsweetened 18.5OZ PL 6 Pack and 12 Pack

Where it was distributed

Domestic Distribution centers in DE, IA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA & WI.

Delaware Iowa Illinois Kentucky Maryland Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Virginia Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Pepsi Co has announced a recall of some Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea products produced on March 3, 4, 5, and 6th of 2014 due to recent consumer complaints regarding apparent mold in the product.

Which lots are affected?

Item # 133244 (6 pk) and Item # 134072 (12 pk) with codes: XXXXGG03034, XXXXGG03044, and XXXXGG03054. Manufactured on: 03/03/14, 03/04/14, and 03/05/14. BTL: Oct 06 14 Code Interpretation as follows: OCT 06 14 XXXXGG03034 Where: OCT 06 14 = End Date XXXX= Military Time (0000-2359) GG = Plt. Designator 03034= Prod Date (03/03/14)

Where was it sold?

Domestic Distribution centers in DE, IA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA & WI.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

5 other products · FDA event 68215

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Lemon PL recalled by Pepsi Beverages.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
28 May 2014	CLASS II	Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Lemon PL recalled by Pepsi BeveragesLipton	Pepsi Beverages	Mold	15 states
28 May 2014	CLASS II	Lipton Pure Leaf Iced NTS Peach Tea recalled by Pepsi BeveragesLipton	Pepsi Beverages	Mold	15 states
28 May 2014	CLASS II	Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Sweet Tea PL recalled by Pepsi BeveragesLipton	Pepsi Beverages	Mold	15 states
28 May 2014	CLASS II	Lipton Pure Leaf Iced NTS Honey Green Tea recalled by Pepsi BeveragesLipton	Pepsi Beverages	Mold	15 states
28 May 2014	CLASS II	Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Lemon PL recalled by Pepsi BeveragesLipton	Pepsi Beverages	Mold	15 states

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