The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1114-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Swire Coca Cola Recalls Diet Dr Pepper Bottles for Foreign Material

Swire Coca Cola is recalling 366 cases of Dr. Pepper Est. 1885 Diet, 20 FL Oz bottles due to the potential presence of foreign material.

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 the hazard is the potential presence of foreign material without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Swire Coca Cola USA is voluntarily recalling 366 cases of Dr. Pepper Est. 1885 Diet, 20 FL Oz (1.25 PT), 591 mL bottles. The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of foreign material in the product.

The affected product was distributed nationwide. The recall does not include foreign, VA, government, or military accounts. The specific date code for the recalled product is JUN1818TOA.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their date codes and stop using the product if it matches the recalled code. For more information, consumers can contact the recalling firm or refer to the FDA recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Dr. Pepper Est. 1885 Diet, 20 FL Oz (1.25 PT), 591 mL
Affected units
366

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: JUN1818TOA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Swire Coca Cola USA

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