Trending Now - Iced Tea Recall in Five States Due to Allergy Risk

WHO:

Newsweek - Wawa, a Pennsylvania-based company, is involved in the recall.

CBS News - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is mentioned regarding the allergy risk.

WHAT:

Newsweek - Wawa recalled select iced teas and drinks due to undisclosed milk posing allergy risks.

CBS News - The recall affects four of Wawa's 16-ounce drinks: Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Wawa Diet Lemonade, and Wawa Fruit Punch.

CBS News - At least 11 stores in Philadelphia received the recalled products, and the affected beverages have been removed from store shelves and discarded.

CBS News - No illnesses have been reported as of the announcement.

WHERE:

CBS News - The recall affects stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.

CBS News - Wawa Iced Tea Lemon was sold in 123 stores across the five affected states, Wawa's Fruit Punch in 53 stores, Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon in eight stores in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and Wawa Diet Lemonade in 12 stores in Delaware and New Jersey.

WHEN:

CBS News - The recall was announced on Friday, April 1st, 2026.

WHY:

CBS News - The recall was initiated after Wawa identified and corrected a temporary equipment issue that may have introduced milk into the beverages.

HOW:

CBS News - Wawa stated that the affected beverages were removed from store shelves and thrown out following the identification of the issue.

(UPDATED April 5, 2026 15:06 UTC)

Wawa has announced a recall of select iced teas and drinks due to the presence of undisclosed milk, which poses allergy risks, affecting stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia. The recall includes four specific 16-ounce drinks: Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Wawa Diet Lemonade, and Wawa Fruit Punch, with at least 11 stores in Philadelphia having received the affected products. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported, and the beverages have already been removed from shelves and discarded following the identification of a temporary equipment issue that may have introduced milk into the drinks.