Diet Rite Pure Zero Cola Recalled for Caffeine Mislabeling
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group is recalling Diet Rite Pure Zero Cola because the product is labeled as caffeine-free but contains caffeine.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error regarding caffeine content, which fits the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination without reported serious injuries.
Plain-English summary
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc is recalling Diet Rite, Pure Zero Cola, 0 calories, 0 caffeine, 0 sodium, in 2 liter bottles, 0.5 liter bottles, and 12 oz cans. The product is being recalled because it is labeled to be caffeine-free but contains caffeine.
The affected product was distributed in Ohio, Texas, and Illinois. The recall includes 4,692 cases of 2 liter bottles, 1,978 cases of 0.5 liter bottles, and 9,184 cases of 12 oz cans. Specific code dates for the 2 liter bottles are 17242NL6 and 17255NL3; for 0.5 liter bottles, 17243NL4; and for 12 oz cans, 17242NL6 and 17255NL3.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and code dates. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Diet Rite, Pure Zero Cola, 0 calories, 0 caffeine, 0 sodium, Bottled under the authority of Dr. Pepper/Seven up Inc. Plano TX. packed in 2 liter bottles, 0.5 liter bottles, and 12 oz cans.
- Manufacturer
- Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
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 (4)
- 2 liters: 17242NL6
- 17255NL3
- 0.5 liters: 17243NL4
- 12 oz cans: 17242NL6
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