Wawa has yanked four 16-ounce bottled drinks from select stores in and around Philadelphia after the company and federal regulators warned the beverages may contain undeclared milk, a potentially life-threatening allergen for some customers. The affected items are Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Wawa Diet Lemonade and Wawa Fruit Punch. Wawa says the bottles were pulled from shelves while the company investigated a temporary equipment issue that may have introduced milk into the drinks, as per the Food and Drug Administration.
Which Drinks Were Recalled
The recall targets 16-ounce pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon (UPC 726191018425; code date MAY 15, 2026), which went to 123 stores, and Wawa Fruit Punch (UPC 726191018432; code date MAY 19, 2026), which reached 53 stores. Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon (UPC 726191018548; code date MAY 18, 2026) was distributed to eight stores, and Wawa Diet Lemonade (UPC 726191055901; code date MAY 18, 2026) was sold in 12 stores across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Local Impact
At least 11 stores in Philadelphia received the recalled products, with dozens more affected across the five-state region, as reported by CBS News Philadelphia. Wawa says the impacted pints have already been removed from store shelves and discarded and that no other Wawa-branded beverages or stores outside the five states are included in the recall. For the full list of impacted locations and product photos showing UPCs and code dates, see Wawa's product recall page.
How The Contamination May Have Occurred
The recall was initiated after Wawa identified and corrected a temporary equipment issue that may have introduced milk into the beverages, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The agency cautioned that people with milk allergies could face serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the products. No illnesses had been reported to date, per the recall notice.
What To Do If You Bought One
Consumers who purchased any of the listed 16-ounce pints are urged to dispose of them immediately and may contact Wawa's 24-hour Customer Contact Center at 1-800-444-9292 or use the company's online contact form for a refund in the form of a Wawa Gift Card, per Wawa's recall page. People with milk allergies who experience symptoms after consuming these drinks should seek medical attention promptly. Stores that received the affected product have pulled it and disposed of impacted stock, the company says.
Why This Matters
This follows a separate February recall in which Wawa pulled several 16-ounce milk pints after reports of soft plastic pieces, a different production problem that also affected stores in the Philadelphia region. plastic scare coverage highlighted the strain that earlier recall placed on local shops and staffers, underscoring how targeted production issues can ripple through the chain's regional operations.
If you think you have an affected bottle, check the UPC and code date on the cap and dispose of the product. Keep an eye on the company's recall page and the FDA notice for any updates.
