PepsiCo Recalls Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free Due to Aspartame Labeling Error
PepsiCo is recalling 194 cases of Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free because the outer packaging incorrectly states 'Aspartame Free' while the product contains aspartame.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a minor labeling error regarding aspartame content.
Plain-English summary
PepsiCo Inc is recalling 194 cases of Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12 FL OZ (355 mL) cans. The recall is due to a labeling discrepancy where the primary package is correctly labeled as containing aspartame, but the outer wrap incorrectly states 'Aspartame Free.'
The affected product is identified by Lot Code 030518PF and UPC 0 12000 17230 4. The recall covers 194 eight-pack cases distributed in Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their packaging for the specific lot code and UPC. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact PepsiCo for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- diet pepsi caffeine free Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12 FL OZ (355 mL), UPC: 0 12000 17230 4
- Manufacturer
- Pepsico 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 (1)
- Lot Code: 030518PF
Distribution
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