The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0995-2018·Announced 2018-04-11

Pepsi Recalls Diet Pepsi Cans Due to Incorrect Sweetener Labeling

Pepsi Beverage Co is recalling 1,972 cases of Diet Pepsi because the cans are labeled to contain Sucralose but actually contain Aspartame.

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 III, which the rubric defines as typically scoring 1 or 2. It involves a labeling error regarding sweetener content without reported illnesses, fitting the 'Minor labeling errors' criterion for a Moderate score.

Plain-English summary

Pepsi Beverage Co is voluntarily recalling 1,972 cases of Diet Pepsi, 12 FL OZ, in aluminum cans packaged in 12 pk paper cartons. The recall was initiated because the product is labeled to contain the artificial sweetener Sucralose, but it actually contains Aspartame.

The affected product was distributed for sale in hotels in Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Texas. The specific code for the recalled product is xxxxKS03078, with a use-by date of June 18, 2018.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific code and use-by date. If the product matches the description, it should not be consumed. This recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that there is a remote probability that adverse health consequences will occur.

The recalled product

Product
diet Pepsi, 12 FL OZ, in aluminum cans packaged in 12 pk paper cartons
Manufacturer
Pepsi Beverage Co
Affected units
1,972

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)

  • xxxxKS03078 Use by Date Jun 18 18

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: