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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0683-2017/FDA enforcement
Galliker Dairy Co.·Food·May 17, 2016

Galliker's Lemon Iced Tea Flavored, 1 Gal and Galliker's Lemon Flavored Iced Tea, 1/2 Gal

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The products were labeled as pasteurized, but there was no legal documentation (pasteurization chart) to back the claim. No other test was available to back the claim.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGalliker Dairy Co.
Recalling firmGalliker Dairy Co.Johnstown, PA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Sell By: July 28 16
Distribution area
PANJMD

PA, NJ, MD

United States

Quantity affected2851 gallon jugs
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 21, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0683-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Galliker Dairy Co. initiated this food recall on May 17, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: The products were labeled as pasteurized, but there was no legal documentation (pasteurization chart) to back the claim. No other test was available to back the claim. The FDA report lists distribution as: PA, NJ, MD.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The products were labeled as pasteurized, but there was no legal documentation (pasteurization chart) to back the claim. No other test was available to back the claim.

Galliker's Lemon Iced Tea Flavored, 1 Gal and Galliker's Lemon Flavored Iced Tea, 1/2 Gal was made or distributed by Galliker Dairy Co. in Johnstown, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0683-2017, dated December 21, 2016.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Galliker's Lemon Iced Tea Flavored, 1 Gal and Galliker's Lemon Flavored Iced Tea, 1/2 Gal recall?

Galliker Dairy Co. recalled Galliker's Lemon Iced Tea Flavored, 1 Gal and Galliker's Lemon Flavored Iced Tea, 1/2 Gal in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0683-2017. The products were labeled as pasteurized, but there was no legal documentation (pasteurization chart) to back the claim. No other test was available to back the claim.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Galliker Dairy Co. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0683-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.