PepsiCo Recalls Diet Pepsi Cans Due to Aspartame Labeling Discrepancy
PepsiCo is recalling specific 12 fl. oz. Diet Pepsi cans because the outer case lists Aspartame while the individual can wrap states the product is Aspartame free.
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 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 III, which typically corresponds to a score of 1 or 2. It is scored as 2 (Moderate) because it involves a labeling discrepancy regarding a common ingredient (Aspartame) rather than a cosmetic defect or documentation issue, fitting the 'Minor labeling errors' criterion.
Plain-English summary
PepsiCo Inc. is recalling 9,214 cases of Diet Pepsi, Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, in 12 fl. oz. cans. The product is sold in 6, 12, 20, 24, and 36-packs. The recall was initiated because the outer case indicates that the product contains Aspartame, while the wrap on the individual cans states that the product is Aspartame free.
The affected product was distributed in Southern California. A specific distribution list is forthcoming. The recall involves cans with the following codes: XXXXRW032691A (Use by July 08 19) and XXXXRW040391A (Use by July 15, 19). Specific UPCs for the various pack sizes are listed in the official notice.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific cans and codes. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact PepsiCo for a refund or replacement. This recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will not cause adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Diet Pepsi, Classic Diet Pepsi Taste; 12 fl. oz. cans; Sold in 6,12, 20, 24 and 36-packs 12-Pack UPC: 0 12000 17186 4: 20-Pack UPC: 0 12000 17184 0: 24-Pack Cube UPC: 0 12000 17185 7: 24-Pack Slab UPC: 0 12000 17178 9: 36-Pack UPC: 1 12000 17180 2
- Manufacturer
- Pepsico Inc
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,214
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 (5)
- XXXXRW032691A
- Use by July 08 19
- XXXXRW040391A
- Use by July 15
- 19.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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