A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar Recalled for Undeclared Sugar Content
A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar in 20oz bottles is being recalled because it contains full sugar but is labeled as sugar-free. The affected product has lot number 071892 and was distributed in DC, MD, PA, and VA.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. However, this is a risk-of-harm product where undeclared sugar content in a product labeled 'sugar-free' poses serious metabolic risk to diabetics and those on sugar-restricted diets, justifying a High severity rating per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar packaged in 20oz PET bottles (UPC 00-0-78000-05340-1) is being recalled because the product contains full sugar but is labeled as sugar-free. This creates a risk for consumers, particularly those with diabetes or following sugar-restricted diets based on the product labeling.
The affected product has lot number 071892 with code HJ07082 (produced between 18:00–20:30). A total of 1,350 cases, each containing 24 bottles, were distributed to Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Beverage Distribution Center Incorporated, LLC (BDCI) is the recalling firm and product manufacturer.
Consumers should not consume this product if they have dietary restrictions related to sugar intake. Those with questions should contact their retailer or BDCI for further information.
The recalled product
- Product
- "A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar" packaged in 20oz PET bottles. UPC: 00-0-78000-05340-1
- Manufacturer
- Beverage Distribution Center Incorporated, LLC. (BDCI)
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
- mis-labeling
- undeclared-sugar
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)
- HJ07082 (Times: 18:00-20:30) Lot Number: 071892
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- DC
- MD
- PA
- VA
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