Dr. Pepper 2-Liter Bottles Recalled for Potential Undeclared Aspartame
Coca-Cola Consolidated is recalling 2-liter bottles of Dr. Pepper that may contain Diet Dr. Pepper with undeclared aspartame.
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 indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error involving undeclared aspartame, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Coca-Cola Consolidated is recalling 2-liter plastic bottles of Dr. Pepper. The recall involves 297 cases, with 8 bottles per case, distributed in North Carolina. The specific product is identified by the date code MAR2717syf.
The recall was initiated because the product labeled as Dr. Pepper may instead contain Diet Dr. Pepper. Diet Dr. Pepper contains aspartame as a sweetener, which is not declared on the label of the recalled Dr. Pepper bottles. This mislabeling presents a risk for consumers who are sensitive to or avoid aspartame.
Consumers with the affected product should check the date code on the bottle. If the code matches MAR2717syf, they should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dr. Pepper, 2 Liters (2.1 qt) plastic bottles, Bottled under the authority of Dr. Pepper Company, 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024.
- Manufacturer
- Coca-Cola Consolidated
- Category
- Food — Beverages
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 MAR2717syf
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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