Nestle Waters Sweet Leaf Citrus Green Tea Recall: Glass Particles Hazard

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What happened, in plain English

Nestle Waters is recalling Sweet Leaf All Natural Citrus Green Tea 16-ounce glass bottles because they contain glass particles. This hazard could cause injury if the particles get into the mouth or throat.

Why it’s dangerous

Glass particles in the tea can cause cuts, lacerations, or other injuries if ingested. The particles are small enough to be swallowed without being noticed, increasing the risk of harm.

Who’s affected

Anyone who owns or uses Sweet Leaf All Natural Citrus Green Tea 16oz glass bottles with the UPC 6-51538-06720-3. Children and people with sensitive mouths are at higher risk of injury.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the 16-ounce glass bottle with UPC 6-51538-06720-3. The product has best by dates from June 30, 2016 through October 31, 2016.

Brand
Nestle Waters
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Immediately stop using Sweet Leaf All Natural Citrus Green Tea 16oz glass bottles with the UPC 6-51538-06720-3.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to drink?

No, the product contains glass particles that can cause injury if ingested.

How can I check if my product is affected?

Check for the 16-ounce glass bottle with UPC 6-51538-06720-3 and best by dates from June 30, 2016 through October 31, 2016.

What should I do with the recalled product?

Discard the product immediately as it contains glass particles that can cause injury.

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Subject: Recall F-0505-2016 — Nestle Waters Nestle Waters

Hello,

I own a Nestle Waters that is covered by recall F-0505-2016 from Nestle Waters.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-0505-2016 (December 9, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0505-2016 to see it in context.
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Nestle Waters North America recalls Sweet Leaf All Natural Citrus Green Tea, 16 oz glass bottle UPC: 6-51538-06720-3

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