The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0095-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

Pepsi Bottling Group Recalls Diet Orange Crush Due to Undeclared Corn Syrup

Pepsi Bottling Group Nashville is recalling 2-liter bottles of Diet Orange Crush because they contain undeclared high fructose corn syrup.

What this means for you

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 (undeclared ingredient) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the rubric for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Pepsi Bottling Group Nashville is voluntarily recalling 9,011 cases of 2-liter bottles of Diet Orange Crush, no calorie orange soda. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared high fructose corn syrup.

The affected product is identified by UPC 078000013979 and specific lot codes: AUG 27 12 NT05242, SEP 17 12 NY06142, OCT 01 12 NT06252, and OCT 22 12 NY07272. The product was distributed in Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Consumers with the affected product should check their lot codes and UPC numbers against the list provided. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
diet Orange Crush, no calorie orange soda, 2 L (2.1 QT), UPC 078000013979
Manufacturer
Pepsi Bottling Group Nashville
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)

  • Lot Codes: AUG 27 12 NT05242
  • SEP 17 12 NY06142
  • OCT 01 12 NT06252
  • and OCT 22 12 NY07272.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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