The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1738-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero 12-pack cans have incorrect sugar-content labeling

Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero 12-pack cans sold nationwide are labeled 'Full Sugar' on the can despite containing Zero Sugar formula. The actual product is correct; only the can label is mislabeled.

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: FDA Class III labeling error with no reported health risk or illness. The actual product is correctly formulated and matches the outer carton; only the can label contains incorrect information.

Plain-English summary

Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero 12-pack cases are being recalled due to a labeling discrepancy affecting the individual cans. The outer carton wrap correctly labels the product as 'Zero Sugar - Mountain Dew Major Melon,' but the primary package (the individual 12 FL OZ can) is incorrectly labeled as 'Full Sugar Mountain Dew Major Melon.' The actual liquid inside each can matches the outer carton labeling and is the correct Zero Sugar formulation.

This is a packaging labeling error; the product itself is safe and correctly formulated. The issue affects consumers reading only the can label without checking the outer carton.

Approximately 6,496 12-pack cases with production code XXXXDW071521 and use-by date of October 24, 2022 were distributed nationwide and are affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should verify the actual product contents against the outer carton labeling rather than relying solely on the individual can label. Those concerned about sugar content can safely reference the nutritional information on the outer carton.

The recalled product

Product
Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, 12 FL OZ (355mL) can, sold as 12 pack. Bottled under the authority of Pepsico, Inc. Purchase, NY 10577. UPC 0 12000 20506 4 (can) UPC 0 12000 20507 1 (12 pack carton)
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)

  • Prod Code - XXXXDW071521
  • Use By Date - OCT 24

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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