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HighFDA (Food)·F-0224-2025·Announced 2024-12-11

Ellington Farms Lemonade Drink Mix recalled for metal fragment contamination

Ellington Farms Lemonade Drink Mix is being recalled due to metal fragments introduced during dextrose production. No illnesses have been reported. The product was distributed to 29 states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of a risk-of-harm product. Metal fragments can cause choking or injury to mouth and throat tissue. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date, and the contamination was discovered during the firm's investigation rather than after consumer use.

Plain-English summary

Ellington Farms Lemonade Drink Mix (Natural Flavor, 24 oz/1.5 lbs pouch, UPC 0 46045 06155 2) is being recalled by DYMA BRANDS, the manufacturer. The product was distributed by Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX.

During manufacturing investigation, the firm discovered that a sifter used in dextrose production was damaged and introduced metal fragments into the product. Metal fragments pose a choking hazard and risk of injury to the mouth and throat.

The affected product was distributed to 29 states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Affected product carries Lot 265 EFA.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
ELLINGTON FARMS LEMONADE DRINK MIX NATURAL FLAVOR, Net Wt. 24 oz (1.5 lbs) 680g, UPC 0 46045 06155 2, Case UPC 50719098505490, Distributed by: Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX 76101
Manufacturer
DYMA BRANDS
Category
Food — Beverage / Drink Mix
Hazard
  • metal-fragments
  • choking-risk
  • foreign-object-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 50549: Lot 265 EFA

Distribution

Distributed in 30 states:

  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • LA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

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