Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Lemon 18.5OZ PL 12 Pack

Pepsi Beverages Company recalled Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Lemon 18.5OZ PL 12 Pack in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on May 1, 2014.

The recall cites spoilage or microbial growth: "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."

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Domestic Distribution centers in DE, IA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA & WI." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Indianapolis, IN. The recall covers 20,064 pks of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported May 28, 2014), 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.