The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0121-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Pepsi Beverages Recalls Mislabeled Diet Crush Orange Soda Cans

Pepsi Beverages Company is recalling 1,791 cases of Diet Crush Orange Soda in Arizona due to mislabeling involving new graphics on the previous formulation.

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 (mislabeling) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Bottling LLC dba Pepsi Beverages Company is recalling 1,791 cases of 12-ounce cans of Diet Crush Orange Soda. The product was produced in Phoenix, Arizona, under a license from Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. The recall is limited to distribution in Arizona.

The recall was initiated because the cans were mislabeled. The bottler used new graphics on cans of product made with the previous formulation, which is currently in the process of being discontinued. The source text does not indicate that the product contains harmful ingredients or poses a direct health hazard, but rather that the packaging does not accurately reflect the product formulation.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their cans for the code APR1612ttttPW011012, where tttt represents military time. If the code matches, consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Diet Crush Orange Soda, 12 oz cans
Affected units
1,791

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)

  • APR1612ttttPW011012 (tttt represents military time)

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: