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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-2030-2012/FDA enforcement
Smith Dairy Products Co·Food·Jun 16, 2009

Smith's Old Fashioned Lemon Flavor Iced Tea, Pasteurized, Packed in 1 Gallon (3.78l) Containers

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The firm distributed liquid lemon-flavored tea which contained milk residue (undeclared dairy).

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAINMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSmith Dairy Products Co
Recalling firmSmith Dairy Products CoOrrville, OH, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • SELL BY JUL. 7 09
Distribution area
IN

Product was distributed in Ohio only.

United States

Quantity affected12, 405/1 gal jugs
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 5, 2012
FDA recall numberF-2030-2012

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Smith Dairy Products Co initiated this food recall on June 16, 2009. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm distributed liquid lemon-flavored tea which contained milk residue (undeclared dairy). The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed in Ohio only.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm distributed liquid lemon-flavored tea which contained milk residue (undeclared dairy).

Smith's Old Fashioned Lemon Flavor Iced Tea, Pasteurized, Packed in 1 Gallon (3.78l) Containers was made or distributed by Smith Dairy Products Co in Orrville, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2030-2012, dated September 5, 2012.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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 Smith's Old Fashioned Lemon Flavor Iced Tea, Pasteurized, Packed in 1 Gallon (3.78l) Containers recall?

Smith Dairy Products Co recalled Smith's Old Fashioned Lemon Flavor Iced Tea, Pasteurized, Packed in 1 Gallon (3.78l) Containers in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2030-2012. The firm distributed liquid lemon-flavored tea which contained milk residue (undeclared dairy).

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Smith Dairy Products 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-2030-2012. 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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Official source

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