PepsiCo Root Beer Mislabeled; Regular Mug Sold as Zero Sugar
PepsiCo is recalling 2,801 cases of 12-pack Mug root beer that were mislabeled as Mug Zero Sugar but contain regular Mug. The error affects product distributed across six states.
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: FDA Class III recall involving a minor labeling error with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is mislabeling where a regular sugar product was sold as zero sugar.
Plain-English summary
PepsiCo Inc. is recalling approximately 2,801 cases of 12-pack Mug root beer (12 oz aluminum cans) due to mislabeling. Cans labeled as Mug Zero Sugar actually contain regular Mug root beer.
The affected product was distributed in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The affected production code is JUL2224XXXXAS02234, with a best-by date of July 22, 2024.
Consumers who purchased this product should check the label. Those expecting zero-sugar content should not consume the product if they have dietary restrictions related to sugar intake. Consumers may return the product to the point of purchase or contact PepsiCo for further information.
The recalled product
- Product
- 12 oz Aluminum cans of root beer packaged 12 cans per carton. 2/12pks per case
- 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 (2)
- JUL2224XXXXAS02234
- Best by Date JUL 22 2024
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