Consumers may be confusing Pure Leaf with other recent tea-related recalls:
As of late April 2026, there is no active nationwide safety recall for iced tea products. While other tea brands and PepsiCo-owned products have faced recent recalls, Pure Leaf is currently involved in legal controversies regarding its labeling rather than safety-related withdrawals. Current Status of Pure Leaf
: A voluntary recall was issued for select bottled drinks in five states (DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA) due to undeclared milk , which poses a life-threatening risk to those with allergies. pure leaf tea recall
: Pure Leaf is currently facing a class action lawsuit filed in California. The lawsuit alleges that the "Brewed in USA" label is misleading because the tea leaves are sourced from countries such as India, Kenya, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka.
: Previous legal challenges have also questioned "All Natural" claims due to the presence of citric acid. Recent Recalls in the Tea Category Consumers may be confusing Pure Leaf with other
: Approximately 30,000 bags were recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
: PepsiCo (which also produces Pure Leaf) recalled nearly 70,000 bottles of Lipton Green Tea Citrus because they were mislabeled as "Diet Mixed Berry." This posed a risk to individuals with diabetes because the bottles contained 25 grams of sugar despite being labeled sugar-free. Voluntary Recall - FDA : Pure Leaf is currently facing a class
: There are no current FDA notices for Pure Leaf tea involving contamination or physical hazards.