Wawa Recalls Drinks in New Jersey Over Milk Allergen Risk

Customers urged to discard affected beverages and request refunds

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:55pm

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A translucent, ghostly X-ray image showing the internal structure of a plastic beverage bottle, with the milk allergen highlighted as a glowing, ethereal outline against a dark background.An X-ray image reveals the hidden milk allergen that led to Wawa's beverage recall, underscoring the importance of food safety.Linden Today

Wawa is recalling four of its 16 oz. iced tea, lemonade, and fruit punch drinks in New Jersey due to a potential undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Wawa Diet Lemonade, and Wawa Fruit Punch. Customers who purchased these products are advised to throw them away and contact Wawa for a refund.

Why it matters

Milk allergies can cause life-threatening reactions, so this recall is important for public health and safety. Wawa is a popular convenience store chain in the Northeast, so the recall impacts a significant number of customers in New Jersey.

The details

According to the FDA, the recall is due to a temporary equipment malfunction that allowed milk to contaminate the drinks. No illnesses have been reported so far. Wawa has pulled the affected products from 99 stores in New Jersey and is urging customers to dispose of them and request refunds.

  • The recall was announced on April 6, 2026.

The players

Wawa

A popular convenience store chain in the Northeastern United States.

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

The federal agency that oversees food safety and consumer protection.

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What’s next

Wawa customers who purchased the affected drinks should throw them away and contact Wawa customer support at 1-800-444-9292 to request a refund in the form of a gift card.

The takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of food safety and transparency, especially when it comes to potential allergens that could pose a serious health risk to consumers. It also underscores the need for robust quality control measures in the food and beverage industry.