Pedialyte***Replaces Electrolytes***Great for Kids and Adults***Strawberry Lemonade Natural Flavor with Other Natural Flavor*** 6 0.6 OZ (17g) PACKETS/NET WT. 3.6 OZ (102g)***INGREDIENTS: ANHYDROUSE DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE***Manufactured for: Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio 43219
Recalled by Abbott Laboratories on Jun 3, 2022
Recall Summary
Abbott Laboratories recalled Pedialyte***Replaces Electrolytes***Great for Kids and Adults***Strawberry Lemonade Natural Flavor with Other Natural Flavor*** 6 0.6 OZ (17 in a Class III action, the FDA tier used when a product is unlikely to cause adverse health effects, typically for labeling or minor regulatory issues on Jun 3, 2022.
The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "The third party contract manufacturer used a dextrose ingredient derived from wheat in one lot of the Strawberry Lemonade powder, which is not declared on the label." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MN, NC, NY, OH, KS, and TN." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Columbus, OH. The recall covers 789 cases/4734 cartons/28,404 packets of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jun 22, 2022), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
The third party contract manufacturer used a dextrose ingredient derived from wheat in one lot of the Strawberry Lemonade powder, which is not declared on the label.
Product Description
Pedialyte***Replaces Electrolytes***Great for Kids and Adults***Strawberry Lemonade Natural Flavor with Other Natural Flavor*** 6 0.6 OZ (17g) PACKETS/NET WT. 3.6 OZ (102g)***INGREDIENTS: ANHYDROUSE DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE***Manufactured for: Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio 43219
Distribution
AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MN, NC, NY, OH, KS, and TN.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.