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Lipton
CSWH grade B (73)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 73.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | C (60) | 2 Class II, 1 Class III (9 points) · 3 events For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (88) | Tier A: 0 of 5 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 1 of 5 products (FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 5) · C (67) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | B (70) | 1 letter to the owner Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (2 undeclared allergen, 1 other reasons) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: Complete.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
Class II, Sep 17, 2025 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 97664
Lipton Green Tea Citrus. 16.9 ounce PET Bottle. sold as 12pk. Outer case label reads as , "*** Lipton Green Tea Citrus (25g sugar)***" Individual bottle label reads as "*** Lipton Diet Green Tea Mixed Berry (0g sugar)***). Shelf stable.
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared sugar in finished product-primary package does not reflect the product inside bottle.
- Code information
- Individual bottles and 12 pack outer wrap: DEC 01 25. HHMM DW 08035
- Recalling firm
- Pepsico Inc
- Dates
- Recall started Sep 17, 2025; classified Oct 2, 2025
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record H-0010-2026: openFDA · Report an error
Class III, Jul 8, 2023 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 92683
Lipton Diet Green Tea Citrus, 24 pack of 16.9floz bottles. UPC # 0-12000-01722-3
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared aspartame and lack of Phenylketonurics warning on immediate container (16.9fl.oz. bottle)
- Code information
- SEP172023XXXXAG06133 Best by Date SEP 17 2023
- Recalling firm
- Pepsico Inc
- Dates
- Recall started Jul 8, 2023; classified Jul 18, 2023
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-1286-2023: openFDA · Report an error
Class II, Apr 2, 2022 · Other reasons · FDA event 89962
Lipton Iced Tea Peach, 24 Pack retail unit, 24 - 16.9 FL OZ Bottles. UPC on retail 24 pack: 012000023118
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Immediate package (individual 16.9 FL OZ bottle) is incorrectly labeled as the zero sugar variety, the product inside the bottle is the sugar containing variety
- Code information
- JUL2422XXXXAG03252 Best By Date JUL 24 22
- Recalling firm
- Pepsico Inc
- Dates
- Recall started Apr 2, 2022; classified Apr 8, 2022
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0982-2022: openFDA · Report an error
2 recall events by Pepsico Inc. name no brand, so they are on the owner's page, not counted here.
Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.
Ingredients on our watch list
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 1 of 5 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(7): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 1 of 5 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(43): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Products (1)
- DTLPGRNTSBYKIWI 16.9FLOZPL12PK · UPC 12000031588 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Pepsico Inc., Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
- PepsiCo, Inc., Jun 12, 2024: CGMP/Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated · Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East VI · Report an error
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.
FDA dye pledge: Complete
PepsiCo, Inc.: New Cheetos® and Doritos® products
- New products made with no artificial flavors or dyes, and completely colorless
Source: FDA's tracker of food industry dye pledges
Shown, not graded: a completed pledge already shows up as fewer dyes in the ingredients.