A&W Cream Soda Recalled for Caffeine Presence Despite Labeling
Chesterman Co is recalling A&W Cream Soda, 20 FL OZ, Caffeine Free, because testing revealed the presence of caffeine despite the product being labeled as caffeine-free.
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 minor labeling error regarding caffeine content, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall without reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
Chesterman Co is voluntarily recalling A&W Cream Soda, 20 FL OZ, Caffeine Free, due to a labeling discrepancy. The product is labeled as "caffeine free," but laboratory testing revealed the presence of caffeine in the beverage.
The recall affects 1,010 cases of 24 bottles, with each bottle containing 20 fluid ounces. The product was distributed to Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Tennessee. Affected products may bear the following codes: Nov0716PLE, Nov2116PLB, Dec1216PLC, or Jan0217PLA.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific codes listed above. If the product matches the description and codes, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- A&W Cream Soda, 20 FL OZ, Caffeine Free
- Manufacturer
- Chesterman Co
- 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)
- Nov0716PLE
- Nov2116PLB
- Dec1216PLC
- Jan0217PLA
Distribution
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