Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Mislabeled; Product Contains Full Sugar
PepsiCo is recalling Schweppes ZERO SUGAR GINGER ALE because the product contains full sugar despite zero-sugar labeling. The recalled product was distributed in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
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: FDA Class II mislabeling recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a labeling discrepancy between the product's 'Zero Sugar' claim and its actual full-sugar formulation, which constitutes a minor labeling error without reported health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Schweppes ZERO SUGAR GINGER ALE in 7.5 fl oz bottles is being recalled by PepsiCo Inc. The affected product was distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
During an internal investigation, PepsiCo discovered that the product labeled as 'Zero Sugar' actually contains full sugar. The beverage's actual formulation does not match its label claim.
The recalled product can be identified by UPC 0 78000 02965 9 and code dates May 20 24 MAY20240520VS02164 through MAY20240550VS02164.
The recalled product
- Product
- Schweppes ZERO SUGAR GINGER ALE CAFFIENE FREE 7.5 FL OZ (221 mL) PRODUCED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DR. PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC., 5301 LEGACY DRIVE, PLANO, TX 75024 UPC 0 78000 02965 9
- Manufacturer
- Pepsico Inc
- Category
- Food — Soft Drink
- 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)
- May 20 24 MAY20240520VS02164 - MAY20240550VS02164
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