Coca-Cola Recalls Dr. Pepper Cherry Cans for Undeclared Corn Syrup
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling 1,020 cases of Dr. Pepper Cherry 12oz 12-packs in California due to undeclared high-fructose corn syrup.
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, but the hazard is a minor labeling error (undeclared HFCS) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling 1,020 cases of Dr. Pepper Cherry, 12oz (12 pack cans), in California. The product was manufactured under the authority of Doctor Pepper Company, located in Plano, Texas. The specific date code for the affected product is NOV2116DDB.
The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared High-fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). This labeling error means that consumers who are sensitive to corn or high-fructose corn syrup may be exposed to an ingredient not listed on the packaging.
Consumers who have purchased this specific product should check their inventory for the date code NOV2116DDB. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dr. Pepper Cherry, 12oz (12 pack cans), Manufactured under the authority of Doctor Pepper Company, 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX.
- Manufacturer
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Affected units
- 1,020
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)
- Date Code: NOV2116DDB
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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