Iced Tea
Also listed as Ready to Drink Iced Tea and Sweet Tea.
Beverages
This is what the ingredient is.
Iced tea is tea served cold, bottled or freshly brewed. Labels may say iced tea.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is drunk as a cold beverage.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA beverage labeling applies.
Here is what research has found.
Bottled tea can appear in contamination recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Refrigerate after opening.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/21/2026