The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1456-2023·Announced 2023-08-30

Fanta Orange Zero Sugar bottles mislabeled; contain regular sugar product

RQA, Inc. is recalling 150 bottles of Fanta Orange Zero Sugar that were mislabeled and actually contain regular Fanta Orange with 73g of sugar instead of 0g. Affected products were distributed to retail locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

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: This recall received an FDA Class II classification with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is mislabeling resulting in incorrect nutritional information; the product is not contaminated, but creates a concern for consumers managing sugar intake.

Plain-English summary

RQA, Inc. is recalling Fanta Orange Zero Sugar bottles (20 FL OZ / 591 mL, UPC 0 49000 04143 9) due to a mislabeling error. The bottles are labeled as Fanta Orange Zero Sugar but actually contain regular Fanta Orange.

The mislabeled product contains 73g of sugar, compared to the 0g of sugar in properly formulated Fanta Orange Zero Sugar. This discrepancy could affect consumers managing their sugar intake, particularly those with diabetes or following dietary restrictions based on the product's zero-sugar claim.

The affected product was distributed to retail facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The recall involves 150 bottles with code information visible on the lid (AUG 28) and bottle (AUG2823 SYD 2145 WV2 - 21500 WV2).

The recalled product

Product
FANTA ZERO SUGAR orange 20 FL OZ (1.25 PT) 591 mL UPC 0 49000 04143 9 THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
Manufacturer
RQA, Inc.
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • sugar-content-error

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)

  • On lid - AUG 28 On bottle - AUG2823 SYD 2145 WV2 - 21500 WV2

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • NC
  • SC
  • VA