If you recently grabbed a bottled drink from Wawa and you have allergies, you might want to double-check the label. The convenience chain is recalling several of its popular beverages after discovering they may contain an undeclared milk allergen — something that could pose a serious risk for people with allergies.
Which Beverages Were Recalled
The recall includes four Wawa-branded drinks, each with specific UPC codes and date markings printed on the top of the bottle:
- Wawa Iced Tea Lemon
- UPC: 726191018425
- Code date: May 15, 2026
- Wawa Iced Diet Tea Lemon
- UPC: 726191018548
- Code date: May 18, 2026
- Wawa Diet Lemonade
- UPC: 726191055901
- Code date: May 18, 2026
- Wawa Fruit Punch
- UPC: 726191018432
- Code date: May 19, 2026
Where Were the Drinks Sold?
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the affected beverages were distributed across select locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia. Some of the drinks were sent to over 100 stores, while others had a much smaller footprint.
Here’s the breakdown by product:
- Wawa Iced Tea Lemon: 123 stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
- Wawa Iced Diet Tea Lemon: 8 stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
- Wawa Diet Lemonade: 12 stores in Delaware and New Jersey
- Wawa Fruit Punch: 53 stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
Why the Recall Was Issued
Wawa says the issue was traced back to a temporary equipment problem that may have introduced milk into the drinks. While that might not matter for most people, undeclared milk can trigger serious or even life-threatening reactions for those with allergies.
No illnesses have been reported so far, and the company added that the equipment issue has since been fixed.
What Should You Do?
Anyone who purchased one of the affected beverages is advised to throw it away rather than drink it.Wawa is offering refunds in the form of a gift card, and customers can reach out through its website or customer service line for more information.
The company also confirmed that all impacted products have already been pulled from store shelves, and that no other Wawa drinks are included in the recall.
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