CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Jan 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sweet Leaf Organic Raspberry Iced Tea recalled
Nestle Waters North America is recalling Sweet Leaf Organic Raspberry Iced Tea, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 9 Dec 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-0502-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72821
- Recalling firm
- Nestle Waters North America, Stamford, CT
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Dec 2015
- FDA classified
- 12 Jan 2016
- Reported
- 20 Jan 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Particulate Matter
- Product category
- Tea
Timeline
| 9 Dec 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 20 Jan 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains glass particles
Product as listed by the FDA
Sweet Leaf Organic Raspberry Iced Tea, 16 oz glass bottle UPC: 6-51538-06703-6
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is Sweet Leaf Organic Raspberry Iced Tea recalled?
Yes. Nestle Waters North America recalled Sweet Leaf Organic Raspberry Iced Tea on 9 Dec 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0502-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains glass particles
Which lots are affected?
Best By Dates: 6/30/16, 8/31/16, 10/31/16
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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